Lots of Liverpool fans are questioning a decision from Jurgen Klopp, as he added some of the youngsters who took on Aston Villa to his Club World Cup squad.
After the win against Monterrey, the Reds’ first-team will be joined by Sepp van den Berg, Ki-Jana Hoever and Caoimhin Kelleher, per The Liverpool Echo’s Paul Gorst, who all took part in the 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Tuesday evening.
Harvey Elliott, who was clearly the standout player at Villa Park, has also been cleared to join the senior squad after some initial injury fears, per the club’s official site.
Plenty of Reds fans have been left baffled by Klopp’s decision though, especially considering van den Berg was one of the few players who was heavily criticised on Tuesday, while Kelleher was also unimpressive, conceding five goals from just seven shots on target.
One would have to assume the manager’s choice is something to do with the lack of options he has at centre-back – Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip are both currently injured – but Kelleher’s inclusion is bizarre as it means there are now four Reds shot-stoppers in Qatar.
Check out some of the best Twitter reactions down below…
Not sure why Caoimhin is going as we already have 3 keepers out there. Shame that the best prospect is left at home…strange decision…
— Who Am I (@IrfaanHussein) December 18, 2019
NOOOO NOT SEPP
— (no) (@wckdSkengfxsh) December 18, 2019
Let’s hope they don’t need Sepp he didn’t play well last night.
— Audrey Walkden (@Roredraw) December 18, 2019
I don’t get the hype around van der Berg and that’s been nice
— Mark (@CORNISHMAFIA1) December 18, 2019
Van de berg and kelleher were attrocious last nignt,no future with this club if we intend staying at the top for yrs to come,elliott and hoever have a chance but long way to go
— colm murphy (@8colm) December 18, 2019
Strange as Sepp delivered the worst display and Elliott the best.
— Stephen Byrne (@altirishmusic) December 18, 2019
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