Might just stop watching football We are surely doomed - Liverpool fans lose their minds as Klopp starts forgotten man against Crystal Palace × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News Might just stop watching football We are surely doomed - Liverpool fans lose their minds as Klopp starts forgotten man against Crystal Palace By Vatsal Vora Modified 15 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Liverpool fans are not happy with the starting defender. Liverpool fans online were left stunned in disbelief after manager Jurgen Klopp named Nathaniel Phillips in the starting XI for their game against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday, August 15. The Reds are currently a little light on defense following the recent injuries to Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate. However, Phillips' inclusion has still caused a debate with Joe Gomez named on the bench. It is worth mentioning that Joe Gomez penned a new five-year contract earlier this summer. However, he is still not finding a place in the starting XI for the Reds' first home game of the season. Phillips, meanwhile, was linked with a move away from Anfield all summer long. According to LiverpoolOffside, the centre-back was wanted by both Fulham and Bournemouth this summer. However, the move did not materialize and the defender is now starting a game for Klopp's side. In other team news, new marquee signing Darwin Nunez gets his first start for his new club. The Uruguayan forward scored and assisted on his Premier League debut against Fulham in a 2-2 draw last weekend. Here is the Reds' starting XI for their game against the Eagles: View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Liverpool fans online have questioned Klopp's decision to start Nat Phillips. Some fans are fearing the worst so early in the season. Here are a few tweets in that regard: Laurie@LFCLaurieNAT PHILLIPS?We’re 2 games into the season and we’re seeing Nat Phillips? I could cry.19812NAT PHILLIPS?We’re 2 games into the season and we’re seeing Nat Phillips? I could cry. Leigh@LeighBergin@AnfieldEdition Where is Gomez? Something seriously wrong with this squad if hes injured.1@AnfieldEdition Where is Gomez? Something seriously wrong with this squad if hes injured. chris@Bhlast__@AnfieldEdition This team isn’t serious1@AnfieldEdition This team isn’t serious KS@ynwawin7@AnfieldEdition We are surely doomed this season.The man who gave Liverpool a new life in 2015 is now killing it.@AnfieldEdition We are surely doomed this season.The man who gave Liverpool a new life in 2015 is now killing it. …@19KhanIm@AnfieldEdition On the side where Trent is up against Zaha. We are finished5@AnfieldEdition On the side where Trent is up against Zaha. We are finished LiverpoolTalk@LiverpoolTalk9@AnfieldEdition Fuck my life@AnfieldEdition Fuck my life ?@Owen8ii@TheAnfieldTalk Klopp has lost it again@TheAnfieldTalk Klopp has lost it again ~~@CuriosMartian@TheAnfieldTalk Don’t care if we lose anymore. Point has been made. What a man klopp is@TheAnfieldTalk Don’t care if we lose anymore. Point has been made. What a man klopp is ikram@Ikram_SikdarHOW'S NAT PHILLIPS STARTING IN 2022HOW'S NAT PHILLIPS STARTING IN 2022 ????@JoshFtb1i am waiting until 7 and if i still see nat phillips i might just stop watching footballi am waiting until 7 and if i still see nat phillips i might just stop watching football It is worth mentioning that 'Nat' Phillips heavily featured for the Reds during the 2020-21 season when the club was suffering from a defensive crisis. He made 20 appearances across all competitions, including three in the UEFA Champions League. Phillips spent the second half of last season on loan at Championship side Bournemouth. He made 17 appearances in the second division as the Cherries secured promotion back to the Premier League. Liverpool need their first win of the season against Crystal Palace It is only the second game of the Premier League season but every point counts in the title race. Liverpool finished second last time around, only one point behind the eventual winners Manchester City. The Reds, therefore, need a win against Palace to stay within touching distance of their title rivals. Before the start of the game, they are currently 13th in the table after their 2-2 draw against Fulham in their opening game of the season. It is worth mentioning that the Reds' title rivals, City and possibly Arsenal, have already picked up two wins from their two outings. Any dropped points against Palace would see Liverpool already chasing City this early in the season. mcfc lads@mcfc_ladsOnly 2 teams in the #PL currently have 6 points: Manchester City & Arsenal.16050791Only 2 teams in the #PL currently have 6 points: Manchester City & Arsenal. https://t.co/gQf4s9DTNT Klopp's side will travel to Old Trafford to face rivals Manchester United in a week's time following their game against Palace. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! 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