An FA Cup replay is hardly what Klopp would have wanted, with the Anfield's side's current injury crisis.

Last night's result could also provide City with a confidence boost on the pitch with the club having lost their last 4 league matches.

Jurgen Klopp has promised to field another shadow side for Liverpool's FA Cup replay with Exeter.

Anyone expecting him to be some dazzling Suarez-esque game-changer should check their expectations right now; I've only ever argued that Teixeira should be given a consistent chance in the team. It goes without saying that the Reds don't need another game, but it might be something to see these kids play on a surface that isn't made of a pudding and with one or two first team players to add some age and experience in the starting eleven.

But the Premier League side were back on level terms just three minutes later, as Sinclair took advantage of the hesitancy of Jordan Tilson and Troy Brown in their own area to drill a cool finish past Grecians' goalkeeper Robert Olejnik.

Klopp, who has 12 senior pros out injured, said: "If you want to criticise somebody, criticise me and leave the players alone - these players tried all they could but if they made mistakes, it's myresponsibility".

The League Two side were not to be denied, however, and regained the lead in the first minute of stoppage time at the end of the first period when Lee Holmes's corner drifted over Adam Bogdan's head.

"That's how it is, the pitch helped Exeter a bit more than it helped us, but that's normal". "I can't believe we have to play another game now", the Liverpool manager said.

"It is a big tournament and we have a big respect for it", Klopp said. "The first goal was from their first attack and we weren't awake". And the second goal... yeah, OK.

Brad Smith ensured Liverpool avoided a cup upset 17 minutes from time, but Klopp opted against being too critical of his players.

Bayern Munich forward Mario Gotze has invited an approach from Liverpool - saying he is "open" to a move to Anfield. Yes, we are going to get a pay day and that is important.

"Cash flow is always a problem so this is a great boost for the football club". Like any player, he can't just become a superhero overnight; he needs game to build rapport etc with his team-mates, and he can't do that with just one game every 3-4 months. "You want it like this, so we will be there".