These Liverpool fans were fuming when James Pearce updated them on Jurgen Klopp’s plans for the FA Cup replay.
After Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Shrewsbury, Jurgen Klopp has stated that Neil Critchley will coach the side in the replay and that it will be the kids that play, with the first-team players honouring the Premier League’s winter break (BBC Sport). This was later relayed to these Reds fans via James Pearce on Twitter.
The vast majority of these Reds fans didn’t take the news too well, with one of them going as far to call Klopp’s behaviour shocking.
Here are some of the comments from the Liverpool fans on Twitter:
Jurgen Klopp says that no senior players will be involved in the FA Cup fourth round replay and he won’t manage the team. Neil Critchley will be in charge #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) January 26, 2020
Seriously? Shocking. Pretty sure the FA would take disciplinary action.
— kop (@Kop202) January 26, 2020
So disrespectful to the fans from Klopp. Matip, Fabinho & Lovren have been out for months how can they possibly need a rest? This is Adrians only realistic opportunity for game time, Keita, Shaqiri, Origi and Ox rarely start for the first team. How can these players need rest?
— JT ? (@JtTwiz) January 26, 2020
This is a winnable cup and should go for it.
— Patrick (@B2Life33) January 27, 2020
Disrespectful
— Spennie 6 times (@unrealxherdan) January 26, 2020
Should Jurgen Klopp attend the replay?
Yes
No
We doubt that this is a disrespectful dig at Shrewbury, with the League One side likely happy that they will have an easier route to the next round of the FA Cup.
Lol, hope he’s bantering. Last thing we need is to lose to these guys at Anfield.
— Michael SNM1 (@Snm1Michael) January 26, 2020
I must admit that i am shocked by that statement.
— ????????? ????? (@lfcghag) January 26, 2020
Why are people happy about this? ?
— Olivia (@BoxToOx) January 26, 2020
What Do We Think?
It’s clear from these comments that Jurgen Klopp is focusing on just the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, which could add pressure for both these competitions as he now has no excuses for not performing well in either of them.