Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has suggested the club could forfeit their Carabao Cup quarterfinal tie against Aston Villa if a sensible date cannot be found for the fixture.
Here, we look at why the tie is causing a major headache for the fixture schedule.
When should Aston Villa vs. Liverpool be played?
The game is scheduled for the week of Dec. 17, 2019. All quarterfinal ties will be live on ESPN+.
Why can't the Carabao Cup tie be played then?
Liverpool will be in Qatar for the FIFA Club World Cup, with their semifinal scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.