Klopp satisfied with display from much-changed Liverpool
Januari 9, 2016 15:30 MYT
Brad Smith ensured Liverpool avoided a cup upset 17 minutes from time, but Klopp opted against being too critical of his players.
"They tried everything but we have to be more robust," he told BBC Sport.
"It was difficult on that pitch but Exeter did really well and had a few parts when they played good football. Maybe they know where [on the pitch]to play football and where to just have the long balls.
"You saw the players of Exeter and in one-on-ones they were more robust than our guys - they won too many headers and flicks-ons - but it's always difficult.
"Both goals were really unlucky for us. The first was the first offensive situation of the match and the second one... well, okay.
"But we take the draw and have to play again. I can't believe we have to play another game."
Tiago Ilori, Kevin Stewart and Ryan Kent all made their debuts on Friday and, with Liverpool's lengthy injury list, Klopp could be forced to call on his younger players again soon with Premier League clashes against Arsenal and Manchester United next up.
But Klopp refused to read too much into his side's display, adding: "How can I mix a team together and then say 'show me the future'?
"If I judge finally after just this game, no. It doesn't work like this. They helped us in our situation and now we have another game, that's all."