'Playing Manchester City at Wembley is ridiculous,': Liverpool coach Klopp on FA Cup semis

While Liverpool and Manchester City are engaged in an enthralling and nail-biting Premier League title race, two are also drawn against each or for FA Cup semi-finals clash on April 16. With match set to take place at iconic Wembley Stium, Reds coach Jurgen Klopp has called decision 'ridiculous' as fans of both clubs will have to travel from northwest to south in London.

Jurgen Klopp slams decision to hold FA Cup semis at Wembley

While speaking at his pre-match press conference ahe of Watford clash, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said, "I heard that y know it since 18 months. I'm not sure what FA thought. No club from northwest will be part of semi-finals? I really can't believe that things like this can happen with all information you have out re. I heard FA - probably we'll do it as well - put on some coaches on ro, but what is it, usually four and a half hours to London, it will be n 12 probably because all coaches are in same direction. It makes absolutely no sense."

With no direct trains available from northwest cities to London due to it being Easter weekend, FA has planned free coaches for 5,000 Manchester City and Liverpool fans to get to London. However, getting to capital will undoubtedly be a challenge with all vehicles heing in same direction.

Speaking of what he termed as a 'ridiculous' decision, Liverpool coach ded, "I'm not sure when y h to decide when is semi-finals. I think re would have been probably anor weekend between Champions League games. At least n all fans could have gone to Wembley and now y can't, or it's more difficult. On or hand, how I know our people, y will find a way. I'm just really not happy that somebody me it complicated for m. It should be easier to go and see your football team in a semi-final."

With Liverpool having won EFL Cup earlier this season, y are still in hunt for quruple. However, y will have to defeat an in-form Manchester City in at least two competitions: Premier League and FA Cup. When it comes to Premier League, Pep Guardiola's side have a one-point le over Reds after 29 games. Meanwhile, in UEFA Champions League, Jurgen Klopp's side have reached quarter-final stages and are drawn against Benfica.