Liverpool began Jurgen Klopp’s farewell with a comfortable 5-2 victory over Norwich in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield. The atmosphere was emotional as the fans sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” in support of their departing manager. Klopp, however, wаnted the focus to be on the on-field action rather than sentimental farewells.
Curtis Jones continued his impressive goalscoring form with his fifth goal in as many home games, while Darwin Nunez netted his third goal in three matches. But the standout moment came from Diogo Jota, who scored a fantastic volley for Liverpool’s third goal. Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch added headers to seal the victory.
Liverpool dominated the game from the start, with Norwich under constant pressure. Jones broke the deadlock with a header from a cross by 19-year-old James McConnell, who was making his full debut. McConnell showed great composure and didn’t look out of place in a team that featured several changes.
Despite conceding a goal from a corner, Liverpool quickly regained the lead as Nunez capitalized on a pass from McConnell. Jota’s brilliant volley early in the second half further dampened Norwich’s hopes of a comeback.
The match also saw the return of key players from ιnjury, with Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harvey Elliott making appearances off the bench. Van Dijk, who scored a header, received a warm reception from the crowd.
With the victory, Liverpool advances to face either Watford or Southampton in the next round, maintaining hope for a potentially memorable farewell for Klopp. The fans in the Kop need no encouragement to celebrate every moment, even without Klopp’s customary fist pumps.
