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Amie Wilson

'Going for the treble' - Liverpool fans love Jurgen Klopp's decision ahead of Chelsea FA Cup tie

Chelsea host Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup tonight as the Blues welcome Jurgen Klopp's men to Stamford Bridge.

The Reds suffered their first league defeat of the season when they fell to a shock 3-0 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road at the weekend, although they are still highly likely to lift their first Premier League title at the end of the campaign.

Klopp has been criticised for naming a young team in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup due to fixture congestion in the earlier rounds, but has named a stronger team for the trip to Chelsea.

The Reds have made seven changes for the game with Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane, Fabinho and Andy Robertson retaining their places from the loss against the Hornets.

FA Cup Preview: Chelsea v Liverpool

Joe Gomez has been drafted back into defence after missing the weekend's game with injury.

Adrian starts in goal, with Adam Lallana, Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi also coming into the starting 11.

Upon the announcement of the team, Liverpool took to social media to give their reaction to Klopp's decisions.

Many are in confident mood ahead of the game.

See what they had to say below:

Frank Lampard has also made a few changes to his starting 11 for the match, with Billy Gilmour starting in midfield for the Blues.

Olivier Giroud has retained his place up front, with Pedro and Willian tasked with providing support for the Frenchman.

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has also been drafted into the starting lineup after being dropped in recent Premier League games.

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