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Liverpool unlikely to underestimate Plymouth again

18/01/17
Liverpool unlikely to underestimate Plymouth again
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The English FA Cup is now famous for its giant-killing, as small teams cause massive shocks against far bigger teams. League Two Plymouth drawing at high-flying Premier League outfit Liverpool ten days ago in the third round was a big surprise.

However, it was not a major shock considering that the Reds fielded their youngest ever team. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has used the cup competitions to field youngsters in the past. More often than not the youngsters have come up trumps for the team from Merseyside.

However, Klopp may just have underestimated fourth tier Argyle slightly with his team selection and Derek Adams team claimed a respectable draw. On Wednesday night the pair meets again for the replay at Home Park.

Klopp may rotate his side slightly after a tough weekend trip to Old Trafford, but you can guarantee the Reds will not underestimate their lower league oppositions in the replay.

Liverpool head to Plymouth having failed to win in their last four games in all competitions. The Reds need a victory to lift spirits and obviously to progress into the next round of the competition.

Plymouth’s form has been inconsistent of late, but Adam’s team have suffered just one defeat in their last nine outings in all competitions. No doubt the League Two outfit will once again give the game their all, against an undoubtedly stronger Liverpool team than in their previous meeting.

With what looks like a comfortable home game against Swansea in the top-flight on Saturday, Klopp can afford to pick some of his better players to get the job done. Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho looks likely to start to aid his return from injury, having made cameos from the bench in recent games.

Forebet predicts that Liverpool will record a relatively comfortable victory over Argyle and will definitely not underestimate the League Two side this time around.

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