Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, has emphasized the importance of not taking success for granted following their victory over Fulham in the Carabao Cup. With a 2-1 lead from the first leg, Liverpool’s draw at Craven Cottage was enough to secure their spot in the Wembley final against Chelsea, which is scheduled for February 25th.
The match against Fulham saw Luis Diaz play a crucial role, scoring an early goal by skillfully controlling Jarell Quansah’s diagonal ball and beating Bernd Leno with the help of a deflection. Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, showed moments of strength and managed to equalize through Issa Diop, who bundled in Harry Wilson’s deflected ball. However, they were unable to find a second goal to force the tie into extra time, as Caoimhin Kelleher made a crucial save on Wilson’s long-range attempt.
Fulham’s quest for their first EFL Cup final appearance fell short, despite their efforts to find a decisive second goal. Both Liverpool and Fulham are now focused on their upcoming FA Cup fourth-round matches. Fulham will be hosting Newcastle on Saturday, while Liverpool will face Norwich at home on Sunday.
On the other hand, Chelsea secured their place at Wembley with a dominant 6-1 victory over Championship club Middlesbrough. This impressive performance allowed them to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg and secure their spot in the Carabao Cup final.
