Liverpool Stages Thrilling Comeback to Secure Carabao Cup Progress with 3-1 Victory Over Leicester City

In a captivating Carabao Cup showdown at Anfield on Wednesday night, Liverpool found themselves trailing just three minutes into the game following Kasey McAteer’s early goal. Despite creating a multitude of opportunities in the first half, Liverpool was thwarted by the woodwork and Leicester’s resolute defending, especially Conor Coady.

The Reds immediately responded with an onslaught of attacks, with Ben Doak’s penalty appeal waved away and Gakpo’s header clattering the crossbar. Liverpool’s persistence paid off when Cody Gakpo clinically equalized in the 48th minute.

The second half continued to provide thrilling moments as Liverpool introduced substitutes Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai. However, it was Szoboszlai who stole the spotlight with a thunderous strike from outside the box, propelling Liverpool into the lead. Diogo Jota put the match beyond doubt with a late backheel goal in front of the Kop.

Team News:

Curtis Jones led the team as captain and played in a hybrid right-back role.

Liverpool Starting XI: Kelleher, Jones, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas, Endo, Gravenberch, Elliott, Doak, Jota, Gakpo.

Unused subs: Adrian, Van Dijk, Diaz, Mac Allister, Matip.

First Half:

Leicester took an early lead courtesy of Kasey McAteer.

Liverpool created numerous opportunities, including penalty appeals.

Gakpo’s header struck the woodwork, and Coady cleared another Gakpo effort off the line.

Second Half:

Cody Gakpo found the back of the net to level the score in the 48th minute.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s sensational strike gave Liverpool the lead.

Diogo Jota sealed the victory with a stylish backheel.

Liverpool exhibited unwavering determination and resilience to secure their spot in the Carabao Cup fourth round in a truly enthralling encounter.