The Reds overcame an early setback to go to the League Cup’s second round, and spectators witnessed some memorable on- and off-field occurrences.
This season, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool team has a tendency to trail early and come back to win 3-1; Wednesday night’s victory over the Foxes was no different.
The Reds gained control and eventually broke through through Cody Gakpo just after the half after Kasey McAteer had given the visitors the lead.
Dominik Szoboszlai gave his team the lead with a long-range shot before Diogo Jota completed the scoring with a deft flick late in the game.
We’ve chosen some of the on- and off-the-field highlights you might have missed.
Captain Kelleher
Curtis Jones had a special night as he led the team out for the first time since becoming the club’s youngest-ever captain against Shrewsbury three and a half years prior.
Caoimhin Kelleher, who took over as captain after Jones was replaced with around 10 minutes remaining, experienced the same sense of pride.
When the Reds reached it all the way to Wembley in 2021–2022, the Irishman claimed the competition as his own, and he will be hoping to do the same if the team makes another attempt at it this season.
Szobo surprises his peers.
We were left dumbfounded by Szoboszlai’s rocket to put Liverpool in the lead quickly after his entrance, and it appeared that his teammates and fellow fans also couldn’t believe it!
The Hungarian has had a remarkable start to life at Anfield, and his goal against the Foxes may have been the best moment thus far. The Hungarian never ceases to astound us.
Jones and Gakpo were among those who were perplexed by the strike’s caliber; fortunately, the net blocked it!
Time travel with Jota
Jota’s late goal to secure the Reds’ place in the hat may have reminded eagle-eyed viewers of a certain age of a goal they’ve seen before.
One fan spotted that the forward’s deft backheel resembled a goal scored by Nigel Clough away at QPR just over 30 years ago.
Take a look for yourself and see what you think!
Recurring events in history
Regarding Jota’s imitation of past occurrences, Liverpool’s streak of 3-1 victories was extended to four on Wednesday night, and the details are getting more and more familiar to the fans.
According to a series of tweets from writer Neil Jones who covered the games, the 26-year-old has been the player to make the score 3-1 four times since April alone.
If it means we keep winning, we’re totally cool with this theme continuing!
Gravenberch grinning
Ryan Gravenberch continues to appear to be enjoying life at Anfield after his weekend response to the manager’s chin grab.
On Wednesday night, the midfielder recorded his second assist in as many outings and appeared to feel quite at home in his new surroundings.
He had trouble making an impact on the midfield at Bayern Munich, but he has had a promising start at Liverpool as he attempts to resurrect his career.
The Dutchman has a long way to go still; only 21!