The Football Association (FA) has initiated its own investigation into referee David Coote following controversial comments he made about Jürgen Klopp that recently emerged in a video. Coote, who is already under scrutiny from the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL), was recorded referring to the former Liverpool manager as "arrogant" and using a derogatory term. The FA's investigation is expected to focus on a potential violation of rule E3, which pertains to misconduct. This development adds to the ongoing inquiry by the referees' governing body regarding Coote's remarks.

Referee David Coote has been suspended following the emergence of a video that allegedly shows him making derogatory remarks about Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and the club itself. The footage, which circulated on social media, reportedly features Coote referring to Klopp as a “German cunt” and labeling Liverpool as “shit.” In the clip, Coote expresses his frustration over Klopp's accusations of dishonesty after a match between Liverpool and Burnley during the 2020 Project Restart. The referee officiated Liverpool's recent 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Saturday before the controversy arose. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is currently investigating the situation.