The man filmed alongside David Coote, the Premier League referee who is facing the sack for calling Jürgen Klopp a “c---” and “f------ arrogant”, has been suspended from his job. Telegraph Sport can reveal that former Nottinghamshire cricketer Ben Kitt is being investigated by his employers,

Coote has been suspended after footage appearing to show him voicing criticism of former Jurgen Klopp spread on social media.

The Premier League referee David Coote finds himself centre-stage under a blistering spotlight after a video surfaced which appeared to show the top-flight official launching a foul-mouthed tirade against Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.

An English Premier League referee has been suspended after a video on social media appeared to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

David Coote oversaw several English Football League Championship games for eight years before becoming a Premier League referee in 2018. He had a number of run-ins with Klopp during the German's time as Liverpool manager. Klopp stepped down as the Reds boss at the end of season.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says the comments made by referee David Coote about Jurgen Klopp were indefensible.

Referee David Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL and UEFA after a video appeared to show him insulting Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has labelled referee David Coote's derogatory comments about Liverpool and ex-manager Jurgen Klopp 'unacceptable'.

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