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‘Unforgiveable, Jurgen’ – Liverpool fans hammer Klopp for Gakpo decision
Robin Bairner
- 25 Feb 2023 15:47 CST
- 5 min read
Liverpool supporters turned on manager Jurgen Klopp for a big decision that the manager made during Saturday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
The game was poised at 0-0 with five minutes remaining when the Reds boss elected to replace winger Cody Gakpo with defensive midfielder Stefan Bajcetic.
With the Anfield club needing a goal to continue their push for a Champions League spot next season, it was an unusual call to see Klopp withdraw a forward in the circumstances, but Netherlands international Gakpo had been their most dangerous attacker throughout.
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Indeed, minutes earlier he had gone clear on goal but clipped an effort just wide.
Reds fans were particularly baffled as to why Jordan Henderson remained on the field after another pedestrian match from the veteran midfielder.
They took to Twitter to voice their displeasure with the call as they ultimately dropped two precious points in the Champions League race.
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What did Liverpool fans say about Klopp's decision?
It's 0 0 and he removes Gakpo while playing useless henderson all 90. Unforgivable, Jurgen #LFC
— TSing66 (@tss_lfc66) February 25, 2023
I defend Jürgen Norbert Klopp for everything and he keeps Hendo on the pitch and takes off Gakpo in return
— Eli (@Saucy_Sadio) February 25, 2023
0-0 in the 85th minute and we sub on Bajcetic for Gakpo.. what is this club man
— Casper🇩🇰 (@CasperLFC_) February 25, 2023
Takes Gakpo off?
That’s the game then.— 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗦 (@LFC_Lucas_) February 25, 2023
Why take Gakpo off and keep Henderson on? We need a goal ffs
— Liam (@LiamAubLFC) February 25, 2023
Takes Gakpo off but still keeps Henderson on 😭 pic.twitter.com/VQAEwf0VAh
— Cameron Wilson (@Cameron50491268) February 25, 2023
Bajcetic for Gakpo? What a weird substitution.
— Yan (@LFCYan) February 25, 2023
The need a goal and he takes off Gakpo for Bajcetic. Curtis Jones and Carvalho should just retire honestly
— رَامِي (@Ra_mi34) February 25, 2023
Following a 5-2 loss at home against Real Madrid in the Champions League earlier in the week, the pressure is once again starting to ramp up on Klopp, whose side are widely considered to have underperformed this season.
