Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports
Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports

Jamie Carragher says Jurgen Klopp should manage the 'youth side' for Liverpool's FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury


Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has backed Jurgen Klopp's stance to respect the Premier League winter break even if it means his first-team stars miss the FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury.

However, Carragher believes Klopp should be present for the match - the Reds boss has already announced under-23 coach Neil Critchley will be in charge - as it will not only be a boost for the youngsters but will avoid more unwanted headlines.

After blowing a 2-0 lead to draw with Shrewsbury on Sunday Klopp went public with his decision to leave out first-teamers for the return at Anfield as it clashed with their pre-arranged break.

"Senior players having a winter break is right, you can't implement one and then have a replay in the break. That's the same for all PL clubs," Carragher wrote on Twitter.

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