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Liverpool 'felt the Premier League left them NO CHOICE' but to take 33-minute flight home after Newcastle win - with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp 'eager for his stars to get the best recovery' ahead of facing Real Madrid 72 hours later

Liverpool are blaming the Premier League's fixture list for their 33-minute plane journey home from Newcastle.

The Reds beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Premier League this weekend but are being criticised for their decision to board a plane home from the match.

According to the Mirror, the club 'felt like they had no choice' but to travel by plane because of the quick turnaround before their upcoming Champions League game.

Jurgen Klopp's side face Real Madrid on Tuesday in a huge Champions League clash - after having played at St.