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Jurgen Klopp takes blame for Rhian Brewster penalty miss in Community Shield

FA Community Shield - Arsenal v Liverpool - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 29, 2020 Liverpool's Rhian Brewster misses a penalty [REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge]

Jurgen Klopp has defended Rhian Brewster and attempted to shoulder the blame after the 20-year-old striker missed his penalty in Liverpool's shootout defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield.

With the scores level at 1-1 at Wembley Brewster replaced Gini Wijnaldum in injury time, presumably for the sole purpose of taking a penalty.

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