Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams has revealed his secret plan to help dump Liverpool out of the FA Cup – sign Marouane Fellaini.

The Pilgrims entertain Jurgen Klopp’s side on Wednesday evening in their FA Cup third round replay having battled to a goalless draw at Anfield earlier this month.

Plymouth, who are second in League Two, had only one shot on target and 23% possession as they became only the second team this season to stop Liverpool scoring at home this season.

And Adams has suggested their approach is unlikely to alter much at Home Park.

“We have to defend very well again,” Adams told BBC Radio Devon.

“I think that we’ve shown in the first game that we can do that, and we’ll have to do exactly the same.

“I can’t see that we’re going to be too cavalier on our approach. We’ve got to show respect to the Premier League team.

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“They’re third in the top flight and we’ve got to be careful of that.”

Regarding a Plan B, Adams believes he saw on Sunday how the Liverpool defence can be unlocked.

“We’re going to sign (Manchester United’s Marouane) Fellaini and hit it long,” said the Argyle boss.

Klopp selected Liverpool’s youngest-ever side for the first game, with an average age of 21 years and 296 days, and later said his selection was “not a mistake”.

And Adams is expecting the Reds boss to field a similar line-up.

“The Liverpool line-up could change, although I don’t see it changing a lot from the team that played against us,” he said.

“I think they might put in a bit more experience in the team, but I can’t see it shifting too much.

“The only difference for them will be that the changing rooms are not as luxurious as Anfield. But the playing surface is excellent, it’s a nice stadium, so I don’t see it being a problem.

“It’ll be milder than they’re used to in Liverpool, so from that point of view they might think it’s the Mediterranean they’re going to!”