A section of Liverpool fans online were not happy to see Japanese star Takumi Minamino miss out on their FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp announced the team and Minamino failed to make the cut. The winger does not even have a place on the Reds' bench for their game at Wembley Stadium.
Minamino has played a vital role in Liverpool's cup runs in the FA Cup as well as in the Carabao Cup. The 27-year-old winger featured in all four FA Cup games prior to the semifinals. Minamino has also scored three in the cup, one against Cardiff City and then a brace against Norwich City.
The former Red Bull Salzburg star also scored four goals and provided an assist in the Carabao Cup, which the Reds happened to win. However, the winger missed out on the final against Chelsea on that occasion.
The Reds supporters were not happy that Minamino has missed out on yet another important game in the club's cup run. Here are some tweets in that regard:
Liverpool and Manchester City face each other for the second time in a week's time. The two sides faced each other in the Premier League last Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. The match ended 2-2 on that occasion.
Liverpool need to win the FA Cup if they are to win the quadruple
Jurgen Klopp's side are currently chasing an unprecedented quadruple after winning the Carabao Cup earlier this year. It is worth mentioning that the Reds have not had success in the FA Cup for a very long time. They last won this cup back in 2006.
This is also the first time the Merseyside club have reached the semifinals of the FA Cup under the management of Jurgen Klopp. Winning the trophy will take them a step closer to the quadruple they are currently aiming for.
Liverpool are currently involved in a closely-fought title race with Manchester City. The Reds are currently second in the standings and trail City by just one point with seven matches remaining.
They have also made it through to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League after beating Portuguese side Benfica in the last-eight. They are now scheduled to face La Liga side Villarreal in the semis.
Soeadklop
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y always sub mane when Salah is poor on the pitch
reserve him for the next game mate
Kukbknpt
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We will win the FA cup
LMLIV
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Mane is superb player. I still don't understand why he gets subbed while Salah, who is not doing much for Liverpool lately, stays on the pitch. If L'pool had lost today, it would have been because of Sarah's selfishness in refusing to pass the ball to team mates who were in better positions to score.
It’s to give him a chance to score so that he gets his confidence back .
Losabdklrz
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what many don't understand is that Mane on form, playing better then Salah, so Klop subbed him for the next game, for resting and avoiding injuries
Dauablnt
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y always sub mane when Salah is poor on the pitch
rufulobr
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It’s Man City. The reigning EPL champion. As much as we adore Taki, Man City is another different ballgame. You select and play your best players against Pep, no question
Sicbcmnopz
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Mane is superb player. I still don't understand why he gets subbed while Salah, who is not doing much for Liverpool lately, stays on the pitch. If L'pool had lost today, it would have been because of Sarah's selfishness in refusing to pass the ball to team mates who were in better positions to score.
Zoabcelmpy
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Mino might replace Salah in the final game. Salah has not been doing well recently.
weadilnou
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Yeah
wabelo
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It’s such a shame! Minamino got us here! Not even on the bench? I like Salah but he has been playing badly lately. Give him a rest perhaps. Didn’t do much on the pitch and he stayed on and Mane was sub out when he is easily the MOTM.
hatabcdksu
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he deserved