Klopp takes the heat after Kop kids' tough lesson

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp defended his decision to select an inexperienced lineup after his side was held to a goalless draw by Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

Klopp picked the youngest XI in Liverpool's history with an average age of 21 years and 296 days against the fourth-tier Pilgrims, who are 68 places below the Reds in English soccer.

To the frustration of the Kop, Liverpool failed to break down disciplined Argyle, and Klopp's team now faces the prospect of a tricky replay in 10 days' time.