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Liverpool hero Wijnaldum: I was angry at Klopp for benching me against Barcelona!

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has admitted his anger at manager Jurgen Klopp fuelled his incredible second-half brace against Barcelona on Tuesday.

Wijnaldum was left on the bench in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at Anfield, as Barcelona entered the game with a commanding 3-0 advantage after the first leg.

Divock Origi's early goal gave Liverpool hope but the Reds still entered half-time needing two goals to level the tie.

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Wijnaldum entered the game at the break and his quick-fire double in the 54th and 56th minute stunned the visitors to even the semi-final tie at 3-3.