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Milner and Wijnaldum started as Liverpool suffered a shock 2-0 defeat in the Champions League Group C clash.
The duo have been regular starters under Jurgen Klopp this season and helped them to an unbeaten start in the Premier League.
But former Newcastle striker and Liverpool fan Micky Quinn was not pleased with their showing against Red Star.
Quinn was working for talkSPORT after the game and criticised Milner, Wijnaldum and Klopp’s selection for the surprise loss.
“As a Liverpool fan I’m very disappointed,” Quinn said.
“That first 45 minutes especially replicated the Napoli game where they looked lethargic, tactically inept and woefully lacking creativity in midfield.
“Milner running around like a chicken with no head, Wijnaldum the same – no impact away from home.
“[Adam] Lallana rusty, [Daniel] Sturridge rusty, Joel Matip coming into the team looked rusty as well.
“I think they definitely underestimated that Red Star Belgrade team at home. They are not a bad team at home.
“Who do you blame? Klopp for the personnel he chose tonight? It wasn’t a strong bench.
“The strongest team tonight would have been [Joe] Gomez in the team, it would have been Bobby [Roberto] Firmino up front. Two players he had to bring on at half time.
“Do you blame Klopp? Do you blame the players?
“I was very disappointed and I think it’s time for a few home truths really, because they could have blown that group.
“They had to make a statement tonight against Red Star Belgrade and get the group in the grip of their hands.
“They had an opportunity, being a point clear, to get three [more] tonight and ease the pressure.”
Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday when they host Fulham (12pm).
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