Done for a reason – Arne Slot defends Liverpool line-up in Plymouth FA Cup upset

The Reds' quadruple ambitions were ended by the Championship outfit. 

SHOCK: Liverpool manager Arne Slot has defended his weakened FA Cup selection at Plymouth. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Arne Slot declared his weakened FA Cup line-up at Plymouth was done “for a reason” as Liverpool faced up to a shock exit to Sky Bet Championship strugglers and criticism his team selection had devalued the competition.

Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty secured a famous 1-0 win for Plymouth, rock bottom in the Championship, against the Premier League leaders in Sunday’s fourth-round tie at Home Park.