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TVNZ FC: Klopp 'disrespects' FA Cup, Eriksen transferred and Chris Wood on fire

January 29, 2020

Chris Chang and the panel on the latest transfer gossip, the winter break controversy in England, and whether Kiwi striker Chris Wood is getting enough credit at home for his Premier league success. (Source: Other)

The exodus of players from England to Italy continues, with the move of Christian Eriksen from Spurs to Inter Milan and Ashley Young from Man U, leaving the panel wondering what’s happening to make Serie A look to the Premier League.

Jurgen Klopp’s decision to “play the kids” in Liverpool’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Shrewsbury also draws attention on TVNZ FC this week. Is it disrespectful to the Cup, or a fair honouring of the new Premier League winter break?

And the panel debate whether Chris Wood’s scoring record in one of the top leagues in the world is worthy of a Halberg nomination back home.

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