Klopp accepted both spot-kicks were correctly awarded but was furious with referee Anthony Taylor for the 83rd minute free-kick which led to Mane handling Seb Larsson’s shot and Defoe equalising.
“Sunderland got a point because of two penalties in a game. What you usually have to do just to get one.
“And that free-kick was harsh and hard to accept. There was no contact.” said the Red boss
When asked if he blamed Mane for blocking Larsson’s shot with his arm, he said: “Oh my God, you want to start the year with a question like this!
“Should I go in the dressing room and ask him why he put his arm out? Come on, that’s a reflex.
“But if there’s no free-kick, there’s no handball.”
after watching his Liverpool side throw away two points at the stadium of light the German also apologised for his foul mood when he said:
“Sorry for my mood,I’m disappointed we did not win. It does not feel good.