Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says it is 'a crime' that some Premier League teams have to play two games in three days over the festive period.
"And we still have it. None of the managers have a problem with matches on Boxing Day, but playing the 26th and 28th is a crime.
The semi-final and final in Qatar clashed with Liverpool's Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat at Aston Villa, meaning they had to send separate teams to compete in the competitions. "There is no reason to give teams less than 48 hours to play another Premier League game," Klopp added. Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace play West Ham at home on Thursday and just 48 hours later face Southampton away on Saturday .
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