Jurgen Klopp Charged with Misconduct After On-Pitch Celebration vs. Everton

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been charged with misconduct for his celebrations after the Reds' late winner against Everton at Anfield on Sunday.

The German sprinted on to the pitch to celebrate Divock Origi's stoppage-time goal and subsequently apologised for his behaviour after the match.

According to BBC Sport, Klopp has now been charged by the Football Association for his actions and has until Thursday to respond to the charge.

Liverpool ran out 1-0 winner thanks to Origi's strike in the 96th minute. The substitute headed home from close range after Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had failed to deal with Virgil van Dijk's effort.

Klopp explained why he celebrated the winning goal so intensely:

Everton manager Marco Silva said he had not received an apology from Klopp after the game, per Phil Kirkbride at the Liverpool Echo.

Klopp's reaction drew mixed reaction from the football world. Former footballer Danny Mills was critical of the Liverpool boss:

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“I think it’s disrespectful…you cannot run into the middle of the pitch to celebrate with your players - last minute or not.”

Danny Mills takes exception to Jürgen Klopp's celebration after Divock Origi's 96th-minute winner #BBC606 pic.twitter.com/A62o6U5Jcn

— BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) December 2, 2018"

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has done the same thing before:

Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri also defended his manager:

Sunday's victory was an important win for Liverpool, keeping them two points behind leaders Manchester City after 14 games played. The Reds are also still yet to taste defeat in the top flight this season.

Klopp can now expect a punishment for his celebrations. Paul Joyce at The Times outlined the action he is likely to face:

Liverpool return to Premier League action Wednesday. Klopp's side travel to Burnley, who are on a run of seven games without a win.