German coach Juergen Klopp will meet Liverpool players tomorrow Tuesday at the team's hotel in Doha to watch the second team play a match in the English Football Association Cup.
This strange situation occurs due to the presence of European champions Liverpool in Qatar to play the semi-final of the Club World Cup against Mexico's Monterrey on Wednesday.
Almost 24 hours before the Monterrey showdown, Liverpool will play in a young squad against Aston Villa in the League Cup quarter-finals.
Liverpool Under-23 coach Neal Critchley will take over at Villa Park, and Klopp said he and the first team players will support the alternative squad.
The Premier League leaders will see the first club semi-final match in the Club World Cup between the Brazilian Flamingo and the Asian champion Al Hilal of the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, then return immediately to the hotel.
"It is a good thing. We will start tomorrow evening to watch the other semi-final match on the field. I think this is possible and then we will leave quickly to sit in front of the TV to watch the other match ... This is definitely exciting and I am happy for the players," Klopp said.
The troubles of the U-23 squad will add to the absence of Curtis Jones and Nico Williams after joining the first team in Qatar.
But Klopp said he was confident the young squad could deliver a strong performance against a more experienced competitor.
"I know how many people look at it. But if the outcome of the soccer matches is decided before it starts based on the expectations of the fans, then most of the matches need not be played. I strongly believe that everyone has a chance but I will not exaggerate enthusiasm ... We give them an appropriate opportunity and we will meet To watch them and we will be with them. All our feelings are with them. Veteran players are looking forward to watching the match and cheering with full force from here. "
"Aston Villa is the favorite and it is clear. But who cares about that? It is a football match and the issue is simple," he said.