'Klopp's kids beat Chelsea's billion-pound bottle-jobs'

Over the course of the last two years, Liverpool have emerged victorious over Chelsea in three separate Wembley finals. Additionally, the team secured triumphant wins over Chelsea through the penalty shootout in both the FA Cup and EFL Cup finals of 2022.

Many would have predicted that Jamie Carragher would have expressed his deep affection for Liverpool after they secured an exciting victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.

However, it was Gary Neville, his opponent in sparring, who completely ignored his allegiance to Manchester United and praised Liverpool while criticizing the defeated Blues.

The ex-English full-back commented on Sky Sports about how Klopp's young team is competing against the extremely wealthy blue team.

Klopp will soon be ending his tenure as Liverpool boss, but he is expected to feel an immense sense of pride during his final months in charge.

Liverpool, who had several injured players and a young squad, won their 10th League Cup in a thrilling Wembley final thanks to a last-minute header from Virgil van Dijk. The game was a real rollercoaster with ups and downs for both sides.

At the end of the match, the average age of the Reds was under 22 years old. Five players were 20 years old or younger and many of them had very little experience.

In the match between Chelsea and Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino's team had a squad that was quite young, with the average age of their starting lineup being less than 24 years old. However, they still had more seasoned players than the Liverpool team.

Neville has expressed that Chelsea will have remorse over their performance for a significant duration. The team had numerous opportunities during the regulated time but failed to capitalize, ultimately being overshadowed in the additional period. Neville does not show any sympathy towards the Blues.

The team of Pochettino has decreased in size before us and their supporters.

Wow, I'm in disbelief about Chelsea during the extra time. What on earth happened? They didn't show up or play at all.

It's possible to lose a game, but it's unacceptable to be defeated in such a manner when Liverpool was playing with five young players.

Unique Leaders Achieve Unique Results

Liverpool, who had several of their star players injured, faced the final game on Sunday with an inexperienced squad filled with teenagers. The team has been plagued by injuries and key players are currently being treated at Anfield.

Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Dominik Szoboszlai, and goalie Alisson Becker were among the individuals who had to sit out and observe from the sidelines at Wembley.

Klopp demonstrated his confidence in the potential of his team despite the fatigue of his primary players. He substituted several young players, who performed exceedingly well against the Blues, who were assembled at a high cost, particularly during extra time.

Neville praised the special abilities of the managers, stating that despite having a small team size, they perform exceedingly well thanks to Klopp's leadership. He compared their performance to that of a heavyweight puncher.

Klopp is nearing the end of his journey and he managed that curve perfectly fine. However, he's diligent and committed to preparing his team for upcoming important matches.

You wouldn't believe how significant this will be for those youngsters. Klopp possesses all the qualities one would desire in a soccer coach.

The German manager will be departing from the club in the upcoming summer. He has managed the club for nine years and has won many trophies during his tenure. Before leaving, he has the opportunity to attain a quadruple victory which has never been accomplished before.

Liverpool FC has reached the round of last 16 teams in two prestigious tournaments - the Europa League and FA Cup. Moreover, the team holds the top position in the Premier League, with only 12 matches left to play.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp remarked that this match epitomized Klopp's abilities as a manager. He cited Klopp's enthusiasm and determination as truly remarkable traits. The victory was indeed a significant achievement.

Certainly, the sole disadvantage might be the potential changes that may occur to Liverpool when Klopp eventually leaves.

Carragher stated that he has completely changed this club. When he declared that he was departing, I predicted that the players would want to make his exit memorable, and they have begun the process successfully.

According to Redknapp, it can be challenging to imitate the success of Jurgen Klopp. Klopp is an outstanding leader who has demonstrated his skills by leading an entire city. He is also an exceptional individual who has left a remarkable impression on those around him.

Attempting to visit Liverpool after the things that he has accomplished and the legacy that he has left behind seems almost unattainable. Indeed, it is exceptionally daunting.

All Liverpool supporters across the globe have admired that individual and his accomplishments.

Former Chelsea and England winger Karen Carney also expressed her sentiment towards Liverpool's departure. Though not necessarily a fan of the team, she shared her emotional reaction to the news and praised his accomplishments, calling him an incredible person.

"Exceptional Captain, Exceptional Leader"

Klopp's decision to sign Van Dijk has been widely regarded as one of the most significant moves he has made since taking charge of Liverpool. Van Dijk's arrival has been instrumental in the team's defensive improvement, which has enabled them to win numerous trophies.

In addition to scoring the significant game-winning goal, he also led a young and inexperienced defense, especially after Klopp's changes. Remarkably, they managed to prevent the heavily-funded Blue team from scoring despite the odds stacked against them.

Alan Shearer praised Virgil van Dijk as an exceptional captain and leader on BBC Radio 5 Live. According to him, everything is centered around the talented footballer.

"He was indispensable to Liverpool as he thwarted Chelsea numerous times and couldn't be substituted."

Carragher stated: "Klopp's team is often referred to as youngsters, but Van Dijk's performance was immense." Meanwhile, Redknapp deemed the triumph as appropriate for "one of the biggest names in the English Premier League."

Former Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom commented on BBC Radio 5 Live that he received some surprise when the fee of £75m was first paid for him. However, he has proven himself to be worth the investment.

Their triumph has happened at the same time as the entrances of Van Dijk and Alisson.

Football Is More Than Money

Since Todd Boehly became the owner of Chelsea in the summer of 2022, the club has spent an excess of £1bn on transfer and loan expenses.

Despite ending up in the 12th position during the previous Premier League season, they are currently occupying the 11th spot for this term. However, it's been quite some time since they last earned a trophy. The last time they tasted victory was under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel when they clinched the coveted Champions League, Uefa Super Cup, and Club World Cup titles in 2021.

The club's past appears to be distant nowadays, as they have lost their previous six domestic cup finals, with three defeats being against Liverpool.

Despite coming close on numerous occasions with his previous team Tottenham, football manager Mauricio Pochettino has yet to win a trophy in English football.

Carragher stated that it's incomprehensible for Chelsea to not win. He added that for Pochettino, this is the ideal shot he will ever get, as Liverpool's team that used to be challenging is now eliminated.

Chelsea had a tough loss this time around, and it was critical for Pochettino to win that championship.

This demonstrates that football is more than just riches. It's about showcasing your personality and playing for the coach. Chelsea is currently unable to achieve this.