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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss was looking for excuse, says Spurs' Antonio Conte

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp was looking for an "excuse or an alibi" when he criticised Spurs' style in Saturday's 1-1 draw.

Klopp said "I don't like this kind of football" and "they should do more for the game" after a good defensive Spurs showing dented Liverpool's title hopes.

Conte, though, suggested his opposing number was "a bit frustrated".

"It is important to be focused on your team not the opponent," he said.

He added: "It means you want to find an excuse or an alibi because your job was wrong.