LIVERPOOL welcome Shrewsbury to Anfield for an FA Cup fourth round replay.
Jurgen Klopp and his senior squad are stepping aside for this one after the German raged at the FA for scheduling fixtures in the new winter break.
Jason Cummings was the hero as Shrewsbury salvaged a drawCredit: PA:Press Association
As such, it’s over to the kids as they face Shrewsbury again just over a week since the dramatic 2-2 draw at the Meadow.
The League One outfit battled back from 2-0 down thanks to a brace from super-sub Jason Cummings and the winner of this tie will face a trip to face Chelsea.
Jurgen Klopp will shun the Reds’ FA Cup replay with ShrewsburyCredit: AFP or licensors
What time is kick-off?
THIS season FA Cup replays have been scrapped from the fifth round stage.
But that’s not soon enough for Klopp, who revealed after the draw on January 26 that his senior squad would not be playing competitive games in their scheduled break.
As a result, Neil Critchley will take charge of proceedings – just as he did in the 5-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Aston Villa earlier this season.
This tie will be replayed on Tuesday, February 4.
Kick-off at Anfield is set for 7.45pm.
Is Liverpool vs Shrewsbury on TV?
SADLY this game isn’t being broadcast live in the UK.
BBC ONE have chosen to show the replay clash between Oxford United and Newcastle at the Kassam Stadium.
But stick with us here on SunSport where we’ll be running a dedicated LIVE BLOG from Anfield.
What is the team news?
LIVERPOOL’s senior squad is on their winter break and none of their major stars will play a part.
Curtis Jones has two FA Cup goals this season but Critchley revealed that if he plays, he’ll be one of the most experience in the line-up.
The stand-in boss revealed: “People say it’s an U23s team – we’re not, we’re going to be U19, U20 at best – but a lot of people speak about young players not getting an opportunity in this country.
“They are going to get an opportunity tomorrow night and they have already had an opportunity this season, because that’s what the manager does. “I can’t wait.”
Shrewsbury have Ryan Sears out long-term and may choose to give Cummings a start after his brace in the first meeting.
Match odds
- Liverpool to win – 21/20
- Match to be a draw – 13/5
- Shrewsbury to win – 2/1
- Liverpool to qualify for 5th round – 6/10
- League One side to qualify – 6/5
- Both teams to score – 1/2
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
