He Liverpool by Arne Slottcurrent champion of the Carabao Cup (the English League Cup), will continue its title defense: it reached the semifinals of this edition this Wednesday after winning 1-2 at home to Southamptonbelow the Premier and where he debuted Simon Rusk as interim coach after the dismissal of Russell Martin. They also classified the Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal (3-2 against Crystal Palace) and the Eddie Howe’s Newcastle (3-1 to Brentford). This Thursday the Tottenham-Manchester United of quarters and then the draw for the ‘semi’ will take place.
Arne Slot made up to eight changes to the starting line-up against Fulham. Pillars of the team like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are not even on the bench. Young midfielder Trey Nyoni, 17 years old, made his debut as a starter for Liverpool, signing for the Anfield club in 2023 from Leicester. His debut in the Reds’ first team was certainly against the Saints in the FA Cup in February (3-0 for Liverpool). In his 300th game as a starter, Trent Alexander-Arnold captained the Anfield team.
Southampton started well, with nothing to begin with, and despite their dominance, Liverpool gave Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy good work. But, after a great play by Alexander-Arnold, who between the two rivals sent the ball to Darwin Núñez, the Uruguayan striker silenced the Southampton fans in the 24th minute who prompted him to their chants when he scored after an error by Jan Bednarek. Darwin Núñez has 4 goals this season counting all competitions.
Harvey Elliott scored Liverpool’s second goal, with a low shot after an assist from Cody Gakpo in the 32nd minute However, Cameron Archer reduced the deficit in the 59th minute, so the Reds, Premier leaders League, and the Champions. League, they couldn’t breathe easy until the end. Southampton had a good second half.
As the 90th minute approached, Federico Chiesa, brought on by Slot (who, suspended, watched the game from a press box) after a break for Alexander-Arnold, had a good chance to score Liverpool’s third . In the end, 1-2 and the champion of the English League Cup will be able to continue the defense of its title.
Source: La Verdad
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