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Klopp forced to defend his team-selection against Chelsea

Jurgen Klopp was forced to defend his team-selection on Tuesday night as Liverpool's dream of a historic Treble was dashed by Chelsea.

Adrian's calamitous error gifted Willian the opener before Ross Barkley's marvellous solo effort booked Frank Lampard side's place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Klopp made seven changes from the side that lost to Watford on Saturday - and included youngsters Neco Williams and Curtis Jones in his starting XI as well as fringe players Adrian, Adam Lallana and Takumi Minamino.

Jurgen Klopp was forced to defend his team-selection as Liverpool lost in the FA Cup

'We made seven changes because we knew it would be intense.