Klopp praised the spirit of the squad as they prepare to play again in the 2022 final against Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea.”We prepared for this game and that was the most important thing. “I watched Marco Silva’s press conference and I said I know what this game means to them and I have to show it to the players,” Klopp said.“We needed to show the outside world that we wanted it as much as they did, and we saw that.
“We had to get over the line and we did. It feels very good, we are very happy. The players wanted this and they got it. There are 10 games left until the final in about 4 weeks. “We’re looking forward to Wembley,” he said. Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals two years ago and Klopp believes the Blues will be keen for revenge.He added: “It will be a big game but we all know it is against Chelsea. “They want to break the record after playing us twice two years ago.”We had to show the outside world that we wanted it as much as they did, and we saw it.
Jurgen Klopp Diaz reacted quickly and beat Timothy Castagne in the air before his shot found its way past Bernd Leno.The Liverpool manager spoke of the impact the winger had after his outstanding performance on the night. Klopp: “He was very good. He’s a fantastic player and I’m not criticizing him at all, but it would have been nice if he could have put on the second and scored the third. “I’m really excited because the speed and the power and the technique that he can do and the combination of those things is great.
“Fulham tried to take the game into extra time but a missed chance early on frustrated Silva in time.Silva believes Liverpool’s experience made the difference between the two sides. “Tonight I felt they were a lot more calm than us. It was just a game for them,” he said. For most players, playing in the semi-finals of this competition is something new and it is. “I think at times like these, the club grows and the players grow as well.”
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were delighted with Fulham’s bid to reach the Carabao Cup final after the Reds secured a place at Wembley with a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.Luis Diaz put the Reds in charge in the first half and Issa Diop’s 76th-minute equalizer gave Fulham some hope, but Liverpool won 3-2 on aggregate after a 2-1 win at Anfield earlier this month.
