Liverpool removes snow on only half of its terrain and will have big repercussions

The leaders of the Premier League will be invited to change the rules next season, despite statements by Jurgen Klopp that Liverpool has not deliberately altered the field of Anfield.

The title-chasing Merseysiders sparked controversy on Wednesday when seven ground crew members swept the snow on only half of the playing field at half-time of the 1-1 draw against Leicester.

Now, MirrorFootball understands that some clubs are worried about finding a Premier League loophole.

The issue will be discussed with the league bosses before the signing of the new rules before the 2019-2020 season.

Klopp insisted that it was not a deliberate ploy to help the Liverpool attackers cope with the icy conditions.

The Kop boss said his club did not have the manpower to clean the entire playing area. The efforts of the seven staff members were also hampered by half-time field entertainment.

By the letter of the law, Liverpool has done nothing wrong.

The ground protection measures outlined in the Premier League regulations do not include provisions for the removal of snow and ice.

Rule K23 states: "In order to protect the pitch, unless mutually agreed between the two participating clubs, the following procedures shall be followed by the players and officials in the periods immediately before and after a league match and at the half. "

He adds: "The home club may water the field at half-time provided that it first informs the referee and the other club of his intention and to ensure that such watering is performed uniformly over the entire length and width of the runway. field. "

The rule was designed for teams to compete on a level playing field.

But Liverpool, seeking to take advantage of the defeat against the nearest rival, Manchester City, 24 hours earlier by getting seven points ahead in the standings, has unintentionally gained an advantage by eliminating only half of his attack in the second half.

The President's Charter of the Premier League requires that clubs not only respect the rules, but also the spirit of the game.

Klopp is a strong supporter of marginal gains, but remains adamant that no order has been given to ground personnel to clear only half the snow from Leicester.