The wind didn't help, players struggled to control the ball
Jurgen Klopp
However, despite making numerous changes to his side, Klopp insists the windy weather played a part in their FA Cup exit.
Klopp said: "We had a few players who were ill after the Manchester City game.
"The wind didn't help, players struggled to control the ball."
On making nine changes to the side that lost at City, Klopp added: "I changed a lot because I thought we had to, not because I wanted to."
Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp says the wind was one of the reasons behind the Wolves loss (Image: GETTY)
Hoever became Liverpool’s youngest ever player to feature in the FA Cup, aged 16 years and 354 days.
And Klopp hailed the Reds youngster, who came on for Dejan Lovren after just six minutes, claiming Hoever stepped up when needed.
Klopp added: “Ki-Jana was fantastic, he’s 16 years old and the other two boys are 18 years old so it was a bit wild.
“It wasn’t a nice game for the young boys.
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Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp made nine changes to his side (Image: GETTY)
“It wasn’t like we were 4-0 up but they did the job, especially Ki-Jana coming in.
“I don’t think he [Hoever] expected after not starting the game that he would come on and then, DONG, I have to ask him if he’s ready. He did well, it was nice but yeah.”
Liverpool are back in action Saturday afternoon against Brighton in the Premier League (3pm kick off).
The Reds are hoping to extend their four-point lead ahead of City at the top of the table.