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Jurgen Klopp Defends Decision to Rest Liverpool Stars in Upcoming FA Cup Replay

Bleacher Report | January 28, 2020

Related Topics: Jürgen Klopp, FA Cup, Replay, Liverpool, The Football Association, Shrewsbury Town F.C., Liverpool F.C., Neil Critchley, Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

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Jurgen Klopp has defended his decision to completely rest his Liverpool first-team squad against Shrewsbury Town during their forthcoming FA Cup replay.

The German had announced both he and his usual starters will not be present at Anfield for the fourth-round replay on February 4, as the tie falls during a pre-arranged Premier League winter break.

SHREWSBURY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool walks out prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Shrewsbury Town and Liverpool at New Meadow on January 26, 2020 in Shrewsbury, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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According to BBC Sport, Klopp reaffirmed his decision on Tuesday and said Neil Critchley's under-23 side will represent the club instead.

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