Jurgen Klopp’s decision to keep senior players and coaching staff away from an FA Cup fourth round replay with Shrewsbury is “disrespectful”, says Peter Crouch, with the Reds boss urged to relax his stance.
Having played out a 2-2 draw against League One opposition in an opening encounter, a return date has been pencilled in at Anfield.
The last thing Liverpool need in an already hectic schedule is another fixture – especially one placed in the middle of what is supposed to be their winter break.
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Klopp has stated that he will give his key men a much-needed rest, with the Reds’ Under-23 side being asked to step in again and provide cover – as they did for a Carabao Cup quarter-final with Aston Villa.