TNT Sports bite back at Jurgen Klopp after frustrations over 12.30 p.m. fixtures

Jurgen Klopp used his latest press conference as an opportunity to drive his message over the 12.30 p.m. fixtures. He reserved a special comment for TNT Sports who have held that time slot for the past few years.

Among other things, the boss said: "They are still happy and they like subscribers. You can take me off that list! But if you’re looking for a pundit, I speak English! I could do it!"

Hours later, TNT Sports posted the following tweet:

Effectively, the broadcasters chose to make fun of Klopp's claims and brush off legitimate concerns over player fitness issues caused by a tight schedule.

'12:30pm kick-offs a crime. I expected Amnesty International to come for them': Klopp fires shots at TNT, Sky Sports