Jurgen Klopp recalls a quirky moment involving a giant pasty during Liverpool’s last trip to Plymouth in the FA Cup
They hadn’t faced each other in eight years, and the last match was back in 2015. Klopp made history by fielding the youngest Liverpool team ever, which was a big deal at the time.
Plymouth managed to hold Liverpool to a draw, which meant a long trip back for a replay. That game wasn’t too exciting, but Klopp probably remembers it for a hilarious reason.
During the press conference, he was handed a giant Cornish pasty from the sponsors. It had a message about the distance from Liverpool to Plymouth. Klopp joked about not eating carbs while posing for a photo with it.
Now, the new manager, Arne Slot, probably won’t get a similar treat since Ginsters isn’t sponsoring Plymouth anymore. But he’ll definitely want an easier time than Klopp had against them.
Plymouth is struggling at the bottom of the Championship, while Liverpool is doing great, only losing twice this season.
It was a shock when Plymouth knocked out Brentford to set up this match. Liverpool just crushed Accrington Stanley 4-0, adding to their busy schedule.
The cup match is set for early February, and Liverpool has a packed calendar with several games before then. They’ll be facing tough opponents in the Premier League and Champions League, plus a Carabao Cup semi-final.
