Reds reinstated to NextGen Series

Liverpool have been reinstated into the NextGen Series after Tottenham Hotspur withdrew from the competition.

Spurs forced to withdraw after fielding ineligible player

Liverpool have been reinstated into the NextGen Series after Tottenham Hotspur withdrew from the competition. The Reds lost 1-0 to Tottenham in their quarter-final in midweek at White Hart Lane. However, it was later discovered that Spurs fielded an ineligible player in the game and they have now pulled out of the tournament. A NextGen Series spokesperson said: "Following conversations with senior Tottenham Hotspur officials, we have agreed to accept their withdrawal from the semi-final stages of the event. "This is hugely unfortunate and we are sorry to see that such a hard fought encounter as witnessed at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night should have this conclusion. "However, we can only applaud the club for demonstrating such impeccable levels of sportsmanship and for acting in a manner which recognises the good spirit of both the tournament and the game itself. "We thank both clubs for their help and support in making this first year of the event such a success and we look forward to welcoming Liverpool to the semi-finals." Liverpool will face the winners of the Barcelona v Ajax quarter-final tie in the last four.