Liverpool avoided a replay by knocking out Arsenal with a thrilling victory in the English FA Cup, a perfect result. After the match, coach Jurgen Klopp revealed that after the match against Fulham in the early hours of Thursday (11th), he will work on the team's recharging plan during the off-season, and it is reported that the team may choose to train overseas. As for player Van Dijk, who was absent due to injury this time, Klopp said he is expected to come back against Fulham.
Liverpool's game schedule has been intense and dense since December. After the EFL Cup, the team will face Fulham away in the EFL Cup quarterfinals on Thursday. As Liverpool don't need a replay, they will have an 11-day break after completing their EFL Cup matches, and won't face Burnley until the 22nd. Jurgen Klopp was delighted with this, "Arsenal tried to equalize towards the end of the game, but the last thing I wanted was a replay result, and now that we can finally have a break, I'm starting to work on a plan." Arsenal are planning to fly to Dubai for a training session and Liverpool are considering whether to follow that lead. It's worth noting that Liverpool also traveled to Dubai for a stretch run during last season's mid-season World Cup break.
