Jurgen Klopp has respect for FA Cup but Liverpool players' well-being is priority1:09 Jurgen Klopp insists he will 'respect' the FA Cup, but says the threat of a replay is 'absolutely incredible' Jurgen Klopp insists he will 'respect' the FA Cup, but says the threat of a replay is 'absolutely incredible'Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he does respect the FA Cup but his priority has to be the well-being of his players. Klopp has only 12 fit senior outfield players plus new signing Takumi Minamino, who is set for his debut, for Sunday's Merseyside derby third-round tie at home to Everton. "People told me already a couple of times that I wouldn't respect the cup competitions. Everybody is allowed to have an opinion but my first job is to respect the players," he said. Liverpool suffered a rare defeat when they were beaten at Napoli in Septamber"That is absolutely my number one job - I see them every day.

Source: Sky sports January 03, 2020 15:11 UTC