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Chris Coleman did not call me about Ben Woodburn, says Jurgen Klopp



Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp says he was amazed Wales manager Chris Coleman did not get in touch with him before ringing adolescent Ben Woodburn.

The 17-year-old was named in the senior squad for the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

In any case, his club manager has been left bewildered he was not counseled and trusts the ring has come too soon.

"Really, I was astounded about this," said Klopp.

Nottingham-conceived Woodburn, who meets all requirements to play for Wales through his maternal granddad, has played for Wales at under-16, under-18 and under-19 level.

Be that as it may, Klopp trusts he ought to have been on the up and up when Coleman chose to move him up to the seniors.

Klopp included: "I don't know precisely how ordinary it is here.

"This ought not be a feedback, but rather more often than not when you ring a player, a 17-year-old player, I thought it is conceivable to call me.

"I don't know whether he knows him well. He didn't play in the group so far for Coleman I think."

'Would it be a good idea for it to be presently? Most likely not'

Woodburn won't be overwhelmed by Wales ring

Notwithstanding the reality he doesn't trust now is the ideal time for Wales to approach Woodburn, Klopp anticipates that the youth will manage the circumstance.

"Clearly Ben is upbeat about it, so I am cheerful about it so that is the primary thing," Klopp said.

"Do I believe [Woodburn's choice for Wales] would it be a good idea for it to be currently? I would state most likely not. In any case, is it an issue? No.

"Ben is a brilliant child and he can manage it 100%. He comprehends it all and knows truly what regardless he needs to learn and I can get it."

Woodburn has played seven amusements for Liverpool this season and turned into their most youthful scorer when he got against Leeds in the EFL Cup in November.

'I make my own particular personality up'

Ridges had been asked to go to "war" with England to guarantee Woodburn, yet Coleman says the choice to choose the youth was his alone and Liverpool did not mediate.

"I make my own particular personality up about a player," Coleman said subsequent to reporting his squad on Thursday.

"I comprehend when you pick youthful players then clubs go, 'Goodness, quiet down,' however I make my own particular personality up.

"Regardless of how old he is, whether he is sufficient and I think he has something to offer us and can help us in this test then I will pick him.

"That is no irreverence to Jurgen or any other individual who say possibly he's not [ready], but rather that is their conclusion."

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