Jurgen Klopp labeled Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final win against Chelsea as the “most special trophy” he has ever won, expressing the significance and emotional value attached to the achievement.
Jurgen Klopp celebrated his 10th trophy as Liverpool manager at Wembley, with Virgil van Dijk’s late header securing their 10th EFL Cup triumph, a record for the Anfield side in Klopp’s final season with the club.
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Despite missing key players like Salah, Jota, and Nunez due to injuries, Klopp praised the special nature of this achievement, emphasizing that it surpassed any personal legacy considerations.
“It is the most special trophy i have won in my 20years of coaching career” He said. Jurgen Klopp who has won all major honours he has competed in, in his career including honours like the Uefa Champions League, the Bundesliga, the Premier league and more tagged the Carabao cup victory as a special one.
The youthful lineup, featuring five players aged 20 or under, highlighted the team’s resilience in clinching the title with an average age below 22.
Jurgen Klopp conveyed his astonishment at the “absolutely insane” turn of events, emphasizing the impossibility of the situation while speaking to Skysports according to reports from the BBC
“What happened here was absolutely insane, these things are not possible”
He expressed pride in the team’s character, spanning the squad and academy, and marveled at their deserved victory despite fortunate and challenging moments. Klopp’s appreciation for the team’s resilience and collective effort was evident as he described the experience as “really cool.”
Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk echoed Klopp’s sentiments, expressing immense pride in being a Liverpool player after his late winner secured the trophy.
Van Dijk highlighted the intensity of the game, the shared chances between both sides, and his satisfaction with the team’s performance despite pre-game challenges.
As the first trophy under his captaincy, he expressed hope for additional successes in the upcoming season, underlining his pride in being part of the club and the collective effort of the players.
