Before Liverpool had even announced their line up for tonight's FA Cup clash with Exeter , it was pretty obvious that Jurgen Klopp was going to have to ring the changes.
With a major injury crisis on his hands, the gaffer was never going to be able to send out a full-strength side at St James Park. Facing League Two opposition in the Third Round of the cup, any manager in his position would opt to rotate the squad.
However, rotating everyone might prove to be a tad bold.
Klopp has made 11 changes for this evening's game, handing debuts to 22-year-old Tiago Ilori and Kevin Stewart as well as 19-year-old Ryan Kent. Playing alongside them are fellow youngsters João Carlos Teixeira, Jerome Sinclair and Cameron Brannagan.
We think it's fair to say this is a ridiculously youthful team. Behold.
Liverpool clearly showing Exeter the utmost respect.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of people are now wondering how the kids will cope against Paul Tisdale's Grecians. Amongst them is pundit, crisp promoter and MOTD anchor Gary Lineker - indeed, Gary seems to find Liverpool's current predicament rather amusing.
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