Jurgen Klopp has dominated the football headlines this week, despite not taking charge of a Liverpool game.
The German has been enjoying his winter break, prior to returning to training next week, but his decision not to manage the Reds’ FA Cup fourth round replay against Shrewsbury Town caused much controversy.
Neil Critchley’s young side subsequently picked up a memorable 1-0 win at Anfield, thanks to Ro-Shaun Williams’ own goal.
Klopp’s decision was, therefore, ultimately vindicated in his decision – his senior stars are well-rested and Liverpool are still in the FA Cup, with a trip to Chelsea coming next in the fifth round.
Someone who has continued to criticise Klopp’s behaviour is former Manchester City defender Danny Mills.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Mills was adamant that the 52-year-old should have been present at Anfield on Tuesday night:
“If you’re the manager you don’t suddenly go ‘I can’t come in’” ❌
“He didn’t have to do tactics or training, just be there for the kids.” 😡
“The manager should be there to support his own players.” 🙏
Danny Mills says #LFC beating #Salop doesn’t justify Klopp’s absence. pic.twitter.com/hXlh3lJB0I
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) February 7, 2020
These Liverpool supporters have mocked Mills’ remarks, telling him to move on and accept that the decision paid off.
https://twitter.com/davidb9876543/status/1225671424024535042?s=20
Klopp makes decisions and you make comments, and that is why you're sat there and not the manager of the World and European Champions Danny me old fruit.
— Darren Veevers (@DarrenVeevers) February 7, 2020
Is there really no other stories in football to talk about? Or is it just Danny mills trying to make himself relevant?
— Stephen Clarke (@77morph) February 7, 2020
LFC are through to the next round.
The only people still barking are those who want a life on Radio or punditry and those who are total failures in coaching and man management.Respect the man for what he's doing!!!
— Irfaan 🙏🇲🇺 (@lfc_irfaan) February 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/dean89fitzy/status/1225691239137173504?s=20
Have a day off man
— Matthew (@MattyLundrigan) February 7, 2020
Are we really still talking about this
— Lucas (@Lucas_Duston7) February 7, 2020
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