‘Disgrace’: Liverpool fans react to ‘absolute joke’ decision that will infuriate Jurgen Klopp

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Juergen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool, looks dejected during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Away to Manchester City. A 12:30 kick-off. Is it even surprising at this stage?

Paul Joyce reported on X that Liverpool have been punished — sorry, no, “awarded” — with yet another afternoon kick-off slot right after an international break – their third just this season alone.

Understandably, the reaction on online as far as the Reds’ fanbase was concerned involved a collective eye roll at the apparent injustice of the scheduling decisions taking place behind the scenes.

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Whilst we’re extremely reluctant to don a tinfoil hat and scream conspiracy theories, it’s becoming increasingly difficult not to feel like the club is being deliberately punished when we’ve had double the number of 12:30pm kick-offs to second-place Tottenham since Jurgen Klopp took the reins.

That surely can’t just be some wild coincidence? Especially when considering how outspoken the manager has been over scheduling concerns and the impact on player wellbeing.

Given that such concerns are surely more than reasonable and should be respected by broadcasters and Premier League officials alike, however, we do have to question why they continue to fall on deaf ears.

You can catch all the fan reaction below, courtesy of X:

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