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'Why are you smiling?' - Sarri reveals what he said to Klopp after Hazard's goal against Liverpool

Maurizio Sarri has revealed the touchline conversation he had with Jurgen Klopp that saw the Chelsea boss quiz the German over why he was smiling despite being behind.

Liverpool were trailing the Blues 1-0 in September's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge after Eden Hazard smashed home past Alisson Becker in the first half.

The Reds did manage to grab a point from the game, however, as Daniel Sturridge's late strike from distance got the better of Kepa Arrizabalaga to ensure it would finish 1-1.

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And Sarri has shared a curious discussion he had with Klopp while the Reds were 1-0 down, expressing his surprise that the former Dortmund boss was still smiling despite having to chase the game.