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'If they weren't good owners we wouldn't be sat here': Pep Lijnders comes out in support of FSG amid their plans to sell Liverpool as he points to the club's recent trophy haul and improved facilities in defence of the departing owners

Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has leapt to the defence of Fenway Sports Group amid their plans to sell the club - insisting they are 'good owners' despite criticism from supporters.

FSG, who first took control at Anfield back in 2010, announced on Monday that they have put Liverpool up for sale after 12 years on Merseyside.

Their ownership has divided opinion amongst Reds fans over the past decade, with some even accusing them of overseeing 'years of negligence' in the transfer market after last week's 2-1 defeat at home to Liverpool.

News of their decision to sell sparked a jubilant reaction on social media from certain supporters, who believe they have not invested enough in the playing squad to maintain their progress under Jurgen Klopp.