Premier League referee David Coote suspended after 'video shows him insulting Jurgen Klopp'

A video which appears to show Premier League referee David Coote making derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is being investigated by Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

The PA news agency understands PGMOL is aware of the video and is looking into it. The PGMOL has now suspended the referee.

In the video, which has been widely shared on social media, Coote seems to use a highly offensive term to describe German boss Klopp, who left Liverpool in the summer after almost a decade in charge. It is unclear when the video was filmed

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A PGMOL spokesperson said: "David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete."

Coote was the official for the Reds’ most recent Premier League game – a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday night.

Liverpool have been contacted by PA for comment.