John Terry and Dean Smith console Liverpool's youngsters after 5-0 loss to Aston Villa

Liverpool's participation in 2019 Club World Cup meant y were forced to field an inexperienced line-up for Carabao Cup quarterfinal match against Aston Villa on Tuesday night. Although it was expected that Aston Villa would win game, 5-0 thumping may have been a harsh result for young Reds. game was quite a one-sided affair but youngsters impressed at Villa Park. Aston Villa manr Dean Smith and his assistant John Terry visited Liverpool's dressing room after game to congratulate youngsters for ir brave showing.

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Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Young Reds shine despite loss

Liverpool's U-23 coach Neil Critchley took charge of side with Jurgen Klopp and entire first team in Qatar. Despite scoreline, Liverpool impressed against Aston Villa by producing some quality moments, albeit in flashes. Cor Hourihane opened scoring at Villa Park before youngster Morgan Boyes scored an own goal. A brace for Jonathan Kodjia and a late goal for Wesley meant scoreline became too overwhelming for Liverpool fans.

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While Reds must have been dejected after  harsh defeat, Chelsea legend, and w Aston Villa's assistant manr, John Terry visited dressing room to comfort  young guns. Dean Smith, who also went to congratulate players, admitted that Liverpool made life very difficult for Villa. He furr added that Jurgen Klopp has a talented group of youngsters at his disposal. 

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Neil Critchley appreciates John Terry's effort

During post-match conference, Neil Critchley lauded conduct of Aston Villa players and expressed his gratitude towards John Terry and Dean Smith for ir class act after game. Critchley himself was quite pleased with his side's performance despite a heartbreaking loss. He also thanked support from travelling fans and applauded reception in stadium. Critchley admitted that Jurgen Klopp will proud of his side even though y lost. w it's Club World Cup next for Reds, who will face Mexican side Monterrey in semi-finals on Wednesday, December 18 at 11:00 PM IST.

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