Virgil van Dijk’s true captain’s efficiency within the Carabao Cup ultimate will likely be ceaselessly etched in historical past, although Caoimhin Kelleher’s efforts likewise shouldn’t be forgotten.
The Republic of Eire worldwide was pivotal in guaranteeing Liverpool made it via to extra-time at Wembley.
Such was the standard of the efficiency that former Crimson Ryan Babel hopped onto X (previously Twitter) to reward the shotstopper’s ‘unbelievable expertise’.
Kelleher is unbelievable expertise #LFC
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) February 25, 2024
It’s the second League Cup ultimate the previous Ringmahon Rangers star (presently on 450 league minutes performed) has not solely began but additionally secured silverware in.
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Jurgen Klopp would very a lot agree
People who don’t want to take Babel’s phrase for it want solely watch Jurgen Klopp’s post-match interview.
The German tactician labelled our backup ‘keeper ‘the very best No.2 on this planet’ after we lifted our tenth League Cup.
Caoimhin Kelleher, what a participant 👏 #LFC pic.twitter.com/3g1hnsQC62
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) February 26, 2024
May you think about if we’d offered Kelleher within the prior summer season window?
There’ll absolutely be curiosity in Kelleher
We’re extremely lucky to blessed with this calibre of goalkeeping expertise throughout the board.
It does imply there’s a certain quantity of inevitability that different outfits will start to grasp this too, which may pave the best way for the 25-year-old’s exit.
If that’s the case, he’ll go away with the membership’s blessing having performed an instrumental half in our cup success over time.
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