TROY DEENEY shocked Jurgen Klopp by applauding each of his Liverpool players after their 5-0 romp over Watford.
The Hornets captain, 29, was a bystander as Mo Salah smashed in four goals and set up another at Anfield.
Red boss Klopp revealed: “He was waiting for all the players when we came in.
“He was waiting and clapped hands with all of them.
“I didn’t know about that but he was really waiting, even for me.”
Deeney is not shy of expressing himself and turned half of North London against him by claiming Arsenal “lacked cojones” after Watford came from 1-0 down to beat the Gunners 2-1 in October.
But he was forced to eat some humble pie when he missed a penalty against Arsene Wenger’s side at the Emirates this month.
Home fans bombarded the outspoken striker with abuse after Petr Cech saved his spot-kick.
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But Deeney told one after the game: “My cojones are as big as yours!”
Watford manager Javi Gracia reckons Deeney does NOT regret his taunts.
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He said: “I think Troy before the match was concentrating on playing well, to help the team and if it would be possible to score.
“He had the chance to score the penalty. I don’t know what he’s thinking about, I’m happy with them.”
When asked whether Deeney’s words fired Arsenal up, Gracia said: “I don’t know.
“I can say what I feel and I’m responsible for my words. I respect the other teams.”
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