Phew … that was close!
Jürgen Klopp’s B-Elf (including without Salah, Mané, van Dijk) knocked Leicester City out of the league cup after 1: 3 deficit and is in the semi-finals. 5-4 on penalties on the jam-packed Anfield!
Minamino had saved the Reds in the last second, made it 3: 3 (90th + 5), but then screwed up the decision from the point. Joker Jota then got them.
Before that, Vardy had given the guests an early lead with a double (9/13). After Maddison scored (31./ with a goal from Oxlade-Chamberlain) the decision seemed to have been made.
But Klopp switched three times during the break (Jota, Konaté, Milner) and thus caused the turnaround. Jota shortened (68th) and Minamino shook The Kop with his hit. The coronation was reserved for Jota again after goalkeeper Kelleher had parried two Leicester 911s.
Opponent for Liverpool in the semi-finals: Arsenal FC.
Chelsea with coach Thomas Tuchel (2-0 win in Brentford) face city rivals Tottenham.
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