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Ronald Koeman hits out at Liverpool assistant as he claims Zeljko Buvac 'wanted eight Everton players' sent off

Everton manager Ronald Koeman sparked a touchline row when he clashed with Jurgen Klopp's assistant Zeljko Buvac during a volatile Merseyside derby.

Koeman exchanged heated words with Buvac on the touchline during Liverpool's 3-1 victory at Everton and then as the teams departed the field at the final whistle.

Speaking afterwards, Koeman suggested Buvac wanted 'eight Everton players' sent off as the challenges flew in.

Ronald Koeman has hit out at Jurgen Klopp's assistant manager after a touchline bust-up
Ronald Koeman has hit out at Jurgen Klopp's assistant manager after a touchline bust-up
Koeman was unhappy at the Liverpool staff, who wanted several Everton players sent off
Koeman was unhappy at the Liverpool staff, who wanted several Everton players sent off
Ross Barkley was lucky not to see red for a high, and late tackle on Liverpool's Dejan Lovren
Ross Barkley was lucky not to see red for a high, and late tackle on Liverpool's Dejan Lovren

Tempers flared after a late challenge by Everton's Ross Barkley on Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren in the first-half.