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Liverpool boss Klopp defends fans jeering English national anthem: They have their reasons

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp defended fans jeering the English national anthem before the FA Cup final on Saturday.

The Reds section of Wembley booed during the playing of the national anthem.

Klopp said today: "Of course I have thoughts. The question is why does it happen?

"They wouldn't do without a reason. The majority of our supporters are wonderful people. Really smart, go through lows and highs.

"It was not something I enjoyed."

Liverpool defeated Chelsea on penalties after extra-time finished 0-0.

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