Klopps boycott damages Shrewsbury Town

Liverpool FC play in the FA Cup for a place in the last sixteen – but coach Jürgen Klopp and his team are on holiday. The U23 have to go for it and offer their opponents Shrewsbury Town good chances for a win. Nevertheless, the coach of the third division team is not completely enthusiastic.

Liverpool FC can otherwise only be seen by those who are prepared to dig deep into their pockets. Tickets for home matches of the Premier League side are available from 37 pounds (only very poor standing room is cheaper). You also have to be really early and be lucky, as Anfield Road sells out super fast. Exception: For the FA Cup replay (20:45) adults pay a paltry 15 pounds (about 17.70 euros).

Instead of Mohamed Salah in the attack, Virgil van Dijk in defence and Jürgen Klopp on the sidelines, however, the fans will have to make do with Caoimhin Kelleher in goal, Ki-Jana Hoever in defence and Joe Hardy in attack. On the sidelines, Neil Critchley will give the orders in the match against third division side Shrewsbury Town. There’s nothing like superstars at bargain prices. Instead, the “kids” of the Reds will play, as Klopp puts it – the U23s of Liverpool FC.