Liverpool fans have reacted with shock after the confirmation that the quarter final of the Carabao Cup against Aston Villa will be played on Tuesday December 17th.
That date falls less than 24 hours before the Reds kick off in the semi final of the Club World Cup in Qatar on the 18th.
It was always going to difficult finding a date for the Carabao Cup showdown given Liverpool's festive fixture pile-up.
But in a controversial and unlikely scenario, Jurgen Klopp will now split his squad to cover two games in two days in two different competitions.
A Liverpool statement said: "We will be utilising two playing squads simultaneously, with one squad participating in the FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar and another in the Carabao Cup.
Liverpool fans, journalists and pundits have been giving their reaction to the news on social media:
Klopp had initially warned that the Reds could withdraw from the Carabao Cup if a suitable date was not found for the clash.
Yet it now seems a compromise has been reached, with the EFL appearing to confirm there will be a mixed Liverpool squad in action against Villa similar to the one seen in previous rounds.
Adesina
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if this was pep he will quit his job
Nezbkstuyz
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Liverpool a club of History
deepaklivbar
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bye bye trophies[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Yea surely for man UTD...no trophies for a long time from now..ole can't even win with Bournemouth...you guys are done.. without sir Alex man utd is waste
deepaklivbar
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klopp is not the best
i guess lamb chops is the best
Radbelpsuy
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bye bye trophies[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
finally u admitted the suck club is sinking, highly likely gonna be relegated as well hahaha
Jaebdops
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One day Liverpool A will meet Liverpool B in the Champions league Finals.
vimbdnry
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What a tight schedule for the Reds.
fusaeosu
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klopp is not the best
Sekbcnsuy
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Obsessed.. Obsessed.. victims.. Obsessed. 🤬
If that happened to your team Your coach gonna quit football
Mumaeklnry
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poor organization by the committee. world club date was known longtime before the start of this EFL cup, and they knew Liverpool will play since May in the world club so they didn't consider their fixtures. The Spanish will always consider their clubs completing in world club first but not England. No wonder they envy themselves.
Hopkmopt
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cruel
Hopkmopt
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Poor decision by the FA and the organizers of the Corabao League Cup
how ridiculous can they be?
laehcim
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it'll make us stronger & experience so klopp knows what we want most even we fans
ishti
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Obsessed.. Obsessed.. victims.. Obsessed. 🤬
acadGRIN6007
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bye bye trophies[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
drnade
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Poor decision by the FA and the organizers of the Corabao League Cup