Despite injuries and refereeing blunders, Liverpool are Carabao Cup winners

Liverpool managed to win the Carabao Cup in Jürgen Klopp's last season in charge of the Reds. Although Chelsea had some great chances, they again fell short of the target and gave in to the history and mystique of a Reds side who have already given another important title to their manager, who will leave the club this summer.

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The moment of truth had arrived to find out Manchester United's successor in the honours list of this beautiful tournament in England. A duel that, on the occasion of the Carabao Cup final, would bring together two of the most emblematic powers in the Premier League. On the one hand, Chelsea wanted to put right once and for all the course of a season that has been rather discreet. On the other, Liverpool were looking to impose their rule.

At the quarter-hour mark, Djordje Petrovic brought his repertoire of saves to bear with two fine interventions. In particular, much to the frustration of Alexis Mac Allister and Luis Diaz. The Reds were gaining a foothold in the opposition half, although Caoimhín Kelleher was to put the seal on the game just as Cole Palmer was licking his lips. On a negative note, Ryan Gravenberch was injured after a heavy tackle by Moisés Caicedo.

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Therefore, Joe Gomez came on in place of the Dutch midfielder. Raheem Sterling would find the net, but the goal would be disallowed (VAR) due to Nico Jackson being in an infringing position. Cody Gakpo's header was blocked by the woodwork. After the restart, Virgil van Dijk made no mistake, but his goal was disallowed for offside by Wataru Endo. The final would go to extra time, where the Dutch centre-back would play a key role in giving Liverpool the trophy at Wembley (0 - 1).