Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says people around him were expecting him to be subjected to a harsher penalty, beyond a two-match ban, for criticising the referee following his side's thrilling 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the league last month.
The German coach will miss two games, starting with Saturday's match against Aston Villa, with a fine of £75,94 ($657,50.<>) for accusing referee Paul Tierney of having something in himself (against Liverpool).
Klopp told reporters ahead of Liverpool's home game against Aston Villa: "I was expecting a penalty. It's okay, I'd like to know where the money will go. If that's for a good purpose, I'm happy to pay it. If the FA keeps it, we'll have to speak again."
"People think it will be longer. I can watch the game from a better position and I'll be in touch with my coaching staff."
Liverpool are fifth in the standings with 65 points, one behind Manchester United (fourth), who have a game in hand.
The Merseyside club will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to eight games and continue chasing Champions League qualification when they face Aston Villa.
Klopp's side received a boost with striker Roberto Firmino returning to the competition from the start, after recovering from a muscle injury.
Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will leave after their contracts expire at the end of the season.
The quartet was part of the team that won the Champions League in 2019 and helped the club win their first Premier League title in 30 years in 2019-2020.
Klopp concluded: "This match will be very difficult for various reasons. We say goodbye, from my point of view, to 4 Liverpool legends. Two of them were here when Millie and Bobby arrived and all the good things that happened couldn't have been achieved without them."