Jurgen Klopp loves an adventurous line-up.
But even by his heavy metal, unpredictable standards, this is pretty striking.
For Liverpool’s clash at Stoke on Saturday afternoon, Klopp went all out and when we say “all out” we mean “all out.”
The German named three centre-halves along with Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner, who has essentially played left-back throughout this campaign.
In midfield, Emre Can and Georginio Wijnaldum get the shout while Klopp has opted for the very inexperienced duo of Ben Woodburn and Trent Alexander-Arnold to support Divock Origi up front.
Confirmed #LFC team to face @stokecity: Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Matip, Milner, Can, Wijnaldum, Alexander-Arnold, Woodburn, Origi
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 8, 2017
Supporters were taken aback by the selection, with some accusing Klopp of fielding a far too weakened side for Premier League level.
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Gobsmacked by that Liverpool team selection by Klopp. But see how we go. Win & its a masterstroke. Lose & its World War 3 on here later…..
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) April 8, 2017
The Liverpool XI is a disaster today. Top 4 out the window
— Super Degen Brad (@DegenerateBrad) April 8, 2017
Can someone tell Klopp it was April fools last Saturday? #whatisthatteam #LFC
— Tom Rowe (@TomRowe1) April 8, 2017
If this doesn't work Klopp is going to look like a fool.
— Gabe Campis (@Gabe_Campis) April 8, 2017
is klopp being serious? most ridiculous team i've ever seen
— Aaron (@aaronbolam) April 8, 2017
Klopp is one crazy motherfucker
— Stony Toprano (@Yutzy__) April 8, 2017
What's klopp up to😶
— Niall Hall (@niallhall92) April 8, 2017
Absolute banter from Klopp. That line up is madness. https://t.co/gl5ir0TVC7
— Curtis M (@CurtyM90) April 8, 2017
We had better win today with that useless line up or Klopp will get it. What the fuck? This isn't Germany.
— Nostradamus (@OlamideHimself) April 8, 2017
