Jurgen Klopp eyes quadruple after Liverpool win League Cup
Jurgen Klopp challenged Liverpool to chase a historic quadruple after the Reds won the League Cup final in a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Chelsea on Sunday.
1️⃣1️⃣ brilliant penalties from the Reds to win the #CarabaoCupFinal in dramatic fashion! 😍 pic.twitter.com/9H15mDCYI1
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 27, 2022
Klopp’s side clinched the first of the four major trophies they are competing for this term when Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga smashed his penalty high over the crossbar.
Good morning, @LFC fans! 👋#EFL | #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/JgK3R7NQqt
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) February 28, 2022
Kepa was the only player to miss in the shoot-out as Liverpool converted all 11 of their kicks and Chelsea netted 10.
It was a fittingly tense conclusion to a thrilling encounter that finished 0-0 after extra-time despite both sides creating numerous chances.
Volume UP! 🔊#CarabaoCupFinal | @LFC pic.twitter.com/YQa4douvZC
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) February 27, 2022
Liverpool had a Joel Matip goal controversially disallowed for a dubious offside against Virgil van Dijk in the second half.
Chelsea were denied three times by the offside flag, with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel furious that Romelu Lukaku’s effort didn’t survive a VAR check.
🤝 A great contest, @ChelseaFC and @LFC!
A safe journey home to all supporters! 👏#EFL | #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/EpgTziV4bO
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) February 27, 2022
Liverpool’s record ninth League Cup triumph was their first domestic knockout tournament triumph since 2012.
Having failed to win a trophy last season, Klopp believes his players can use the momentum from their Wembley success to fuel their bid to become the first English club to enjoy a trophy clean-sweep.
9⃣ Record breakers! 👑@LFC 👊#EFL | #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/gwHp1WntkH
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) February 27, 2022
The Reds are six points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City with a game in hand, hold a 2-0 lead heading into their Champions League last-16 second leg against Inter Milan and host Norwich in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday.
“This is the start. We are not silly. You need luck. We have to survive, work hard and, we have to play on Wednesday again, which I cannot believe at this moment,” Klopp said.
“Anfield will be rocking because of this result and hopefully we can deliver a game to enjoy.
“We don’t get nervous when things don’t go well. We are more experienced now.
👑 Two @LFC legends embrace 🥰#EFL | #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/7MhjdVxEno
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) February 27, 2022
“It’s a big one for us. The first time for this group. The atmosphere was outstanding. It was nice to celebrate with the people after the match.”
Klopp fist pumps…but with his fifth trophy as Reds boss in his hand 🥰 pic.twitter.com/hjqfy9WUsI
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 27, 2022
Liverpool’s final kick in the shoot-out was coolly converted by keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who was again deputising for first-choice Allison Becker after playing all but one game in the competition this season.
“The game he played was absolutely incredible. I can remember two brilliant saves. He showed his full skill set in the penalty shoot-out,” Klopp said.
Nothing but ❤️
Caoimhin Kelleher has repaid his manager’s faith in this season’s #CarabaoCup! 👏 #EFL | @LFC pic.twitter.com/qzlsJTuI4l
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) February 27, 2022
“It was like two lions going at each other. It was absolutely crazy. It was one of the most spectacular shoot-outs I ever saw.”
Man like Kelleher 👏 pic.twitter.com/sxnr0mmJWi
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 28, 2022