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Liverpool fans angry with Jurgen Klopp tactical change after Lionel Messi goal

Liverpool's German coach Jurgen Klopp puts on a headset during a press conference at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on April 30, 2019 on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Barcelona and Liverpool. [AFP]

Liverpool fans are angry with Jurgen Klopp's decision to bring Roberto Firmino on after Lionel Messi scored - with many saying the Brazilian should have already been on the pitch.

Klopp opted to leave the forward on the bench until the 78th minute against Barcelona, in the semi-final of the Champions League on Wednesday.

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