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JOE KRISHNAN

Jurgen Klopp interview: Liverpool boss swears live on air after Champions League fightback vs Barcelona

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp swore live on air as he struggled to contain his emotions following his side's heroic Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona at Anfield.

The German watched on from the touchline as his side produced a stunning fightback, with goals from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum sealing a 4-0 win on the night and a 4-3 aggregate victory.

It means that the Reds will play in their second successive Champions League final and they will meet either Tottenham or Ajax in the showpiece event at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on June 1.

After being asked to describe his feelings about Liverpool's performance, Klopp spoke proudly of his players' performances.

"The boys are f****** giants - it's unbelievable," he told BT Sport after the game.

"If you have to fine me, fine me. I'm not native so I don't have better words for it.

"It's 10 past 10, the children are probably in bed."

BT Sport presenter Gary Lineker joked that he would not apologise for Klopp's slip of the tongue despite appearing to be instructed to his by production team.

"I've been told to apologise but I'm not going to!" Lineker said, agreeing with Klopp that it was appropriate as it was past the 9pm watershed.

Klopp celebrates with his Liverpool players. (REUTERS)

It's the second time Klopp has been caught swearing on TV in recent days after being warned about his language by Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves on Friday, when Liverpool secured a late 3-2 victory over Newcastle.

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