Jurgen Klopp praises the incredible performance of Liverpool’s young players following their victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for his team’s young players after their Carabao Cup final victory against Chelsea. Despite missing several key players due to injury, the Reds secured a 1-0 win in extra time thanks to a goal from Virgil van Dijk.

Klopp, who lifted his seventh major trophy as Liverpool boss, described the victory as “absolutely insane” and commended the character shown by his squad and academy graduates.

The German coach expressed his pride in being a part of the team’s success and highlighted the determination of the young players who stepped up in the final. Klopp acknowledged that many people may have doubted their ability, but they proved their worth on the pitch. He specifically mentioned the contributions of Jayden Danns, James McConnell, and Bobby Clark, describing their performances as “unbelievable.”

This is Klopp’s second Carabao Cup triumph since joining Liverpool, with the previous victory also coming against Chelsea. The match was closely contested, with chances for both teams throughout. Van Dijk had a goal disallowed earlier in the game, and Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made several crucial saves. Klopp praised Kelleher’s “mature performance” and hailed him as the best backup goalkeeper in the world.

Reflecting on the win, Kelleher expressed his joy at celebrating with the fans and winning a trophy at Wembley. He emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum for the rest of the season and expressed confidence in the team’s ability to achieve further success.

On the other hand, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was disappointed with his team’s inability to convert their chances. Raheem Sterling had a goal disallowed, and Conor Gallagher hit the post and missed other opportunities. Pochettino acknowledged the pain of losing in the final minutes but urged his team to focus on the positives and learn from the experience. He highlighted the need to be more clinical in front of goal and acknowledged the fatigue his players experienced during the match.

Despite the defeat, Pochettino remained optimistic and emphasized the importance of moving forward. He acknowledged that losing was painful but stressed the need to keep going and prepare for the next game.