David Coote: Premier League referee under investigation for foul mouthed rant on Klopp

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Premier League referee David Coote has been put on immediate suspension pending a full investigation
A video surfaced online of Coote allegedly calling Liverpool and its former boss, Jurgen Klopp, offensive names
Coote, who has been a Premier League referee since 2018, was in charge of Liverpool's most recent game vs Aston Villa

A Premier League referee is under investigation after a video of him allegedly insulting former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp surfaced online.

In the video, David Coote was heard calling Klopp a 'German c*nt' and arrogant.' The bombshell video was seemingly shot years ago, with Coote accusing Klopp of lying after the match between Liverpool and Burnley in 2020.

David Coote, LIverpool, Jurgen Klopp, PGMOL

What did David Coote say about Klopp and Liverpool?

Coote, who was the fourth official in that match, expressed his disdain for the former boss.

The body in charge of referees in England, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, is aware of the video circulating online and is investigating it.

Who is David Coote?

The 42-year-old has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. He has been a Premier League referee since 2018. Before that, he was a referee in the Championship for eight years, as captured by the Mirror.

Coote had a number of run-ins with Klopp. He was the VAR when Martin Odegaard handled the ball during Liverpool's game against Arsenal in December last year. Referee Chris Kavanagh did not give it on the pitch, with Coote agreeing with the decision, much to the frustration of Klopp.

He was in charge of Liverpool's 2-0 win over Aston Villa this weekend, which saw Arne Slot's side open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.