Liverpool secured their record-extending 10th English League Cup trophy with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday. The decisive moment came in the 28th minute of extra time when Virgil van Dijk's header found the back of the net, breaking the deadlock in a tense clash that had ended 0-0 in regulation.
This victory marked an eighth major silverware for Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, ensuring that his final season at the club will not be devoid of trophies. Klopp, who will be stepping down at the end of the season, is now eyeing an improbable quadruple of trophies as Liverpool currently leads the Premier League table and remains in contention for the FA Cup and Europa League.
On the other side, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was aiming to secure his first major trophy in England after previous stints with Southampton and Tottenham. However, his aspirations were put on hold as Liverpool emerged victorious once again in a closely contested match that saw both teams having goals disallowed for offside and missing other scoring opportunities.
With this win, Liverpool has now triumphed over Chelsea in both domestic finals in 2022, having previously lifted the League Cup and FA Cup trophies on penalties after goalless draws. Van Dijk's decisive goal could be the start of a series of triumphs for Klopp's reign at Liverpool, setting the stage for a potentially trophy-laden conclusion to his tenure at the club.
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