Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool LIVE REACTION: Reds win Carabao Cup after Virgil van Dijk scores header deep in extra time
Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 to win the Carabao Cup in extra time thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s late winner at Wembley.
The Reds won the first trophy of the season in incredible fashion after Van Dijk scored a header with two minutes to go.
Jurgen Klopp has got his hands on some silverware in his final season as manager and he did it while dealing with injury woes.
A team littered with teenagers managed to overcome Mauricio Pochettino’s side who were beaten in a final yet again.
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And that's all for talkSPORT's live coverage of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley!
Liverpool are champions once again after beating Chelsea 1-0 in the dying moments of extra time thanks to Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds will be celebrating into the night after winning their 10th League Cup title.
As for Chelsea, they'll see this as a major missed opportunity.
You can read more reaction to the final below...
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Speaking about his young injury-depleted squad stepping up to win the final, Klopp continued: "I am sure we brought on all the kids!
"We needed fresh legs, they were fresh but very young, but they did the job. The boys have trained for a long time with us, they know exactly what we have to do.
"They are a pain, to be honest, that is what you have to be in these moments. But not only them, how about Harvey Elliot for 120 minutes, [Wataru] Endo walked to the ceremony with the stiffest legs.
"We didn't mention Conor [Bradley], he was so good. Caoimhin [Kelleher], he was so good.
"We have the best keeper in the world and the best number two.";
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Jurgen Klopp has given his reaction to another Carabao Cup victory at Wembley.
He told Sky Sports: "What happened here was absolutely insane, these things are not possible.
"The team, a squad, an academy full of character. I am so proud I could be part of that tonight.
"The craziest thing is we deserved it. We had lucky moments, they had lucky moments. The boys showed up, it was really cool."
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The only negative for Klopp today will be that Ryan Gravenberch left the pitch on a stretcher.
He has been speaking about the incident that left Gravenberch injured and his staff fuming to Sky Sports.
He said: "There were two teams fighting for the final and there was a referee who didn't have the level of the game... it wasn't even a foul?!"
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What a day for Jurgen Klopp!
He has some silverware in his final season as Liverpool manager!
Each success will mean a lot more to him this campaign of course, and he will be hoping there is more to come.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has expressed how he's feeling after winning the Carabao Cup again.
"These are the moments you dream about," Kelleher told Sky Sports.
"It's better for the heart than penalties! Another amazing moment for me, I'm delighted."
When asked about winning more trophies, he said: "We won't get ahead of ourselves, but this is great for momentum.
"We are in a good place right now."
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Liverpool's Diogo Jota posts on X as he watches the Reds squad join the fans in singing You'll Never Walk Alone.
He will have wished he was at Wembley with them but the injured man is proud of his teammates.
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Virgil van Dijk's header is the latest goal in a League Cup final since Ben Turner's goal for Cardiff v Liverpool in 2012 (also 118th min).
The Reds were on the right side of the goal this time around!
And they're still enjoying themselves at Wembley, parading the trophy around the pitch!
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Liverpool have Caoimhin Kelleher to thank for winning the Carabao Cup again.
The goalkeeper was superb and denied Conor Gallagher, Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer with brilliant saves.
Here's Kelleher's game by numbers:
- 2.95 goals prevented
- 9 saves
- 6 saves from inside the box
- 4 accurate long balls
- 3 clearances
- 1 high claim
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Painful for Chelsea.
They're forced to watch on as Liverpool celebrate.
Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping his side can bounce back from this experience.
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The whole Liverpool squad and staff have just stood in front of the fans as they sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
That was a spine-tingling moment.
Jurgen Klopp was orchestrating the supporters in front of his team.
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Virgil van Dijk was also asked whether they are savouring the moment more considering it could be Jurgen Klopp's last with Liverpool.
He said: "You should always savour the good moments, this is definitely one of them.
"Listen, we will never take things for granted and you see today it could have been the other was as well that we lost but we did a job, even with all the problems we have had before the game.
"I'm so proud, proud to be part of this club and especially proud of the boys."
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Speaking about what it means for Liverpool, winning goalscorer and captain Virgil van Dijk said: "So much.
"All the young boys on the pitch, in extra time. It's incredible, I'm so proud of the team.
"Intense game for both sides, they had chances we had chances. Amazing.
"First trophy as Liverpool captain, it's all for the fans so let's enjoy it."
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Liverpool are Carabao Cup winners!
They hold the trophy aloft at Wembley!
Nothing can wipe that smile off Jurgen Klopp's face right now!
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The Liverpool team are waiting to go and get the trophy!
Jurgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk lead their team onto the famous Wembley balcony.
They'll be lifting the trophy any minute now!
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The contrast in emotions at full time.
It's going to be very, very tough to take for Chelsea.
That is the sixth straight domestic final they have lost...
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The moment that won it for Liverpool!
What a brilliant header from Virgil van Dijk!
He'll have his hands on the trophy in the next few minutes!
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Liverpool have won their 10th League Cup title!
An incredible day for the Reds at Wembley!
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The Liverpool team rushes straight to their captain!
They celebrate with Virgil van Dijk who has won the Reds the Carabao Cup title.
What a moment for Jurgen Klopp too, he has some silverware in his final season as manager!
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool: FULL TIME
LIVERPOOL ARE CHAMPIONS!
THE REDS HAVE WON THE CARABAO CUP!
VIRGIL VAN DIJK'S HEADER HAS WON IT!
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30+2' Chelsea look defeated...
The Liverpool end is bouncing and the Blues cannot get the ball up the pitch to create a chance.
Palmer has been booked for a foul before Gomez is also booked.
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30' UNBELIEVABLE! LIVERPOOL HAVE SURELY WON IT!
There is red smoke covering the Wembley skies as the Reds supporters celebrate!
Chelsea are throwing everyone forward.
We have three minutes of added time.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk
28' LIVERPOOL HAVE WON THE CARABAO CUP!
VAN DIJK SCORES WITH TWO MINUTES TO GO!
IT'S PANDEMONIUM AT WEMBLEY!
CHANCE! Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool: Extra time
26' WOW! ELLIOTT HITS THE POST!
ELLIOTT'S HEADER COMES BACK OFF THE WOODWORK!
CHELSEA SURVIVE!
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24' Chilwell comes off for Chelsea. Chalobah is on.
The centre-back scored a penalty in the shootout between these two teams in 2022.
Will he have to step up again this time around?
