Liverpool’s youthful side weren’t able to breakdown Plymouth Argyle as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp named the youngest ever starting XI for the Reds as Ben Woodburn, Sheyi Ojo, Trent-Alexander-Arnold, Ovie Ejaria and Joe Gomez all featured.
Gomez made his return after a 15-month absence, playing as a right centre half while Ojo made his first start since October 2015 as part of an attacking three.
Liverpool dominated the first half as Plymouth sat back and invited pressure but the young guns couldn’t break them down and the two teams went into the break level.
Despite having 80% of the possession, Liverpool needed a spark and Klopp turned to Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana in the later stages.
However, the star trio weren’t able to produce a goal and Liverpool had to settle for a disappointing 0-0 draw despite a dominant performance.
Here are all the best reactions from fans on social media throughout the game:
There was excitement when Gomez and Ojo were named in the starting XI…
Youngest ever #LFC team today. Great to see Gomez & Ojo back in first team action. First ever start for Woodburn as well.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) January 8, 2017
It's so nice to see Joe Gomez back in an #LFC shirt and playing again. Another defensive option right there. #FA #Cup
— Josh spiller (@EMPD_Hunter) January 8, 2017
The youngsters were impressive in the first half despite scoring a goal…
Its great to see Joe Gomez back. Woodburn and Ejaria both looked bright in the 1st half. Our final ball has been letting us down so far #LFC
— Jamie Holme (@JamieHolme) January 8, 2017
How composed has Joe Gomez looked that half? Like he's never been away. #LFC
— Paul (Maych) Machin (@ThePaulMachin) January 8, 2017
Moreno, Gomez, Ejaria, Ojo & TAA all looking good so far. #LFC
— The Liverpool Goals (@TheLivpoolGoals) January 8, 2017
Sturridge, Firmino and Lallana all came on and fans hoped they’d provide a spark…
https://twitter.com/Ab_Rafe/status/818115478946254849
Sturridge, Lallana & Firmino all on as Liverpool try to snatch victory but if anything Plymouth looking dangerous on the break #LFC #PAFC
— Ben Ransom (@BenRansomSky) January 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/psunnylfc1892/status/818111130111512576
We're throwing in the kitchen sink on this one #LFC v Plymouth #Lallana #Firmino #Sturridge
— Simply_Noch LFC™?? (@nochdawe) January 8, 2017
But the trio couldn’t grab a winner and fans reacted with frustration as it finished 0-0…
If LFC get through to 4th round. They'll have had to play 10 games in 34 days leading up to the showdown with Chelsea at Anfield
— AIUnderPressure (@AIUnderPressure) January 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/818116993333202944
Scoring a worldie in training has gone to his head, it seems. A game to learn from; good young players constantly making wrong decisions. https://t.co/uI49BRi66Q
— Paul Tomkins (@paul_tomkins) January 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/Fydsy/status/818116974500777984
FT 0-0. Too slow, lacking in ideas and now another game in this already packed month of football.
— James Phillips (@JJP_LFC) January 8, 2017
Well done @Only1Argyle great experience for @LFC youngsters but replay last thing we needed right now
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) January 8, 2017
That did not go well for Liverpool Football Club.
— Kristian Walsh (@Kristian_Walsh) January 8, 2017
Just had one of those feelings that it would be like this. Well done to Plymouth for getting a replay! https://t.co/q5t08M4OlD
— Nick Collins (@Nick___Collins) January 8, 2017
That was painful.
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) January 8, 2017
Oh well. That was disappointing. Well played Plymouth though.
— Neil (@Neil_LFC) January 8, 2017
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