Klopp clear Premier push is the priority

Liverpool boss stands by changes as league-leading Reds exit FA Cup

WOLVERHAMPTON, England - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes an injury to defender Dejan Lovren highlighted why he chose to name a second-string side in bowing out of the FA Cup 2-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.

Klopp made nine changes to the side that lost for the first time in the Premier League this season to Manchester City last Thursday, with Lovren one of only two players to retain their place.