Liverpool boss Klopp calls Carabao Cup 'most special trophy' he has won

Source: Capital FM Kenya
Author: Timothy Olobulu, Alex Isaboke

LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, Feb 26 - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp called his side's Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea the "most special trophy" he has ever won.

The German lifted his 10th trophy as Liverpool boss at Wembley after captain Virgil van Dijk headed a late winner for the injury-hit Reds.

It gave the Anfield side a record-extending 10th EFL Cup triumph in Klopp's last season with the club.

"In my 20 years, this is easily the most special trophy," said Klopp.

"I couldn't care less about my legacy. I was not here to create one. This was so special."

Liverpool were without several key players through injury, including forwards Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez.

It meant that five players aged 20 or under featured, with the average age of the team that finished the game being below 22.

"What happened here was absolutely insane, these things are not possible," Klopp told Sky Sports.

"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."

Netherlands defender Van Dijk said he was "so proud" to be a Liverpool player after his late winner.

"It's all for the fans, so let's enjoy it," Van Dijk told Sky Sports.

"An intense game for both sides, they had chances, we had chances. Amazing. First trophy as Liverpool captain.

"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.

"I won't speak too soon, but hopefully we can win a few more [trophies this season]."