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title: "Liverpool fans mock Mills after criticism of Klopp’s FA Cup no-show"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2020-02-07T13:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-02-07T13:00:00Z"
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# Liverpool fans mock Mills after criticism of Klopp’s FA Cup no-show

Jurgen Klopp has [dominated](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp-backed-17702859) 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](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2020/01/jurgen-klopp-says-he-wont-manage-liverpool-in-fa-cup-replay/) 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](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51380211) 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](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/386021-chelsea-v-liverpool-fa-cup-fixture-details-confirmed) in the fifth round.

Someone who has continued to criticise Klopp’s behaviour is former Manchester City defender Danny Mills.

Speaking on [talkSPORT](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1225669262645157888?s=20), 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](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) beating [#Salop](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Salop?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) doesn’t justify Klopp’s absence. [pic.twitter.com/hXlh3lJB0I](https://t.co/hXlh3lJB0I)
>
> — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) [February 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1225669262645157888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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](https://twitter.com/DarrenVeevers/status/1225680182964441090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 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](https://twitter.com/77morph/status/1225680129478672389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 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/lfc_irfaan/status/1225672607522942976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/dean89fitzy/status/1225691239137173504?s=20

> Have a day off man
>
> — Matthew (@MattyLundrigan) [February 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/MattyLundrigan/status/1225669949630214145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Are we really still talking about this
>
> — Lucas (@Lucas\_Duston7) [February 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/Lucas_Duston7/status/1225671021035831298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)