Gabby Agbonlahor says Jurgen Klopp was to blame for Liverpool’s performance against Aston Villa

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Gabriel Agbonlahor has blamed Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool’s poor performance in ’70 minutes’ of their draw with Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

Liverpool boss Klopp watched the 1-1 draw with Unai Emery’s side from the main stand after receiving a two-game sideline ban – one of which is suspended – for his comments to umpire Paul Tierney.

The Reds struggled as Villa took the lead in the first half through Jacob Ramsey. But starter Roberto Firmino came off the bench to equalize in the 89th minute.

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With Manchester United and Newcastle United both recording wins, Liverpool’s challenge for the top four is more or less over and a Europa League place for next season is what they have earned.

Former Villa striker Abgonlahor, who has hit out at the Reds boss in the past, told TalkSPORT: “Liverpool lacked intensity, they lacked creativity for at least the first 70 minutes. It’s coming from Klopp, don’t can’t be silent.

“Gets a ban, he’s in the stands, he’s not on the sidelines. These players don’t put on that performance if Klopp is on that sideline he wouldn’t allow it.

“Of course Villa was exceptional. But this is not a normal Liverpool performance. When you need your manager in such a big game on the sidelines, he’s not there because he can’t keep quiet.

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