Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk emerged as the hero on Sunday night, securing Carabao Cup victory for Liverpool with a dramatic 118th-minute header. Despite an injury-ravaged squad and controversial VAR decisions, Liverpool condemned Chelsea to a sixth consecutive Wembley cup final defeat.
Jurgen Klopp's tactical prowess and three teenage substitutes sealed the win, leaving Mauricio Pochettino trophyless in English football.
The intense clash, marked by disallowed goals and missed calls, ended with Liverpool as the 2023/2024 Carabao Cup champions.
