Liverpool may not have delivered their best performance, but their unwavering determination propelled them to a remarkable 2-1 comeback win against Fulham in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield on Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp can breathe a sigh of relief as Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo found the back of the net within a span of three minutes in the second half, rescuing the Reds from a precarious situation created by Virgil van Dijk’s mistake, which allowed Fulham’s Willian to score the opening goal. Marco Silva’s Fulham will be left devastated by the collapse, considering their moments of threаt throughout the match. However, missed opportunities and poor decision-making plagued their performance, ultimately leading to Jones’ equalizer with the aid of a fortunate deflection.
Caoimhin Kelleher (6/10):
Although beaten for the goal, Kelleher made two crucial saves to keep the scoreline close.
Conor Bradley (7/10):
Bradley displayed a bright performance, showing agility and creativity in the attacking third. He also effectively intercepted Fulham’s attacks from his side.
Ibrahima Konate (6/10):
Konate was more reliable than his defensive partner but still left too much space at times and had a couple of nervy moments.
Virgil van Dijk (4/10):
Van Dijk’s mistake led to Fulham’s opening goal, and he had additional shaky defensive moments that could have resulted in a second yellow card.
Joe Gomez (6/10):
Gomez played in an advanced central position and provided decent support, particularly with his right foot.
Ryan Gravenberch (5/10):
Gravenberch seemed slow and clumsy in the first half but improved early in the second half before being substituted.
Alexis Mac Allister (6/10):
Mac Allister showed determination in midfield, although luck was not on his side.
Curtis Jones (7/10):
Jones showcased his lively ball skills and good passing, but initially struggled to break through the opposition. However, he found the equalizer from the edge of the box with the help of a deflection.
Harvey Elliott (6/10):
Elliott had a productive partnership with Bradley and made runs towards the center. Unfortunately, he was substituted just 10 minutes into the second half.
Diogo Jota (7/10):
Jota had a quiet first half but came alive in the later stages of the game. He created a dangerous аttаck that was blocked, showed determination to win the ball and provide the equalizer, and played a key role in initiating the second goal.
Luis Diaz (4/10):
Diaz struggled to connect with Jota and hindered several attacking opportunities.
