Enzo Maresca has become the first Premier League manager to air his views on the suspension of referee David Coote - insisting the alleged foul-mouth rant at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not acceptable in any walk of life. Coote, 42 ...

Coote has been suspended after footage appearing to show him voicing criticism of former Jurgen Klopp spread on social media.

An English Premier League referee has been suspended after a video on social media appeared to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Football Insider has been told by Stefan Borson a David Coote permanent suspension verdict after the Liverpool controversy.

David Coote oversaw several English Football League Championship games for eight years before becoming a Premier League referee in 2018. He had a number of run-ins with Klopp during the German's time as Liverpool manager. Klopp stepped down as the Reds boss at the end of season.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says the comments made by referee David Coote about Jurgen Klopp were indefensible.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has labelled referee David Coote's derogatory comments about Liverpool and ex-manager Jurgen Klopp 'unacceptable'.

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