Is being eliminated from the League Cup a good thing for Liverpool?
(Baonghean.vn) - At Anfield, Liverpool lost to Chelsea with a score of 1-2 in round 3 and was officially eliminated from the League Cup.
This defeat of coach Klopp and his team has made experts and Liverpool fans feel quite surprised. Because, since the beginning of the 2018 season until now, the red team of Merseyside only knows how to win and win.
They won 18 maximum points after the first 6 rounds of the Premier League, along with a 3-2 victory over PSG in the opening match of the Champions League group stage. Playing 7 matches, winning all 7 is an extremely impressive achievement for the team at Anfield.
“The joy was short-lived” for coach Klopp and his team, when they had to stop right at the third round of the League Cup, after a 1-2 defeat to the visiting team Chelsea. Thus, the team nicknamed The Kop will no longer have the opportunity to increase the number of League Cup championships to 9 this season.
It has been 6 years since the 2011/2012 season, Liverpool has not won the League Cup again. That shows that being eliminated from the League Cup is a disappointment for coach Klopp and his team and Liverpool fans.
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| Liverpool (red) lost to Chelsea (blue) in the third round of the League Cup right at Anfield. Photo: Internet |
However, “in misfortune there is luck”. Having to stop early in a less prestigious playground like the League Cup is a lucky thing for the Anfield team. Currently, Liverpool still have to fight on 3 more fronts (Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup). The most important goal of coach Klopp and his team in the 2018 season is to win the Premier League - a tournament that Liverpool has continuously failed to win for the past 28 years.
Not having to work hard in the League Cup will help Mane and his teammates have more time to rest and focus on other important tournaments, typically the Premier League.
The fewer competitions Liverpool players participate in, the more their physical condition is guaranteed. It is true that in the League Cup, coaches often use a squad with mostly reserve players and young players.
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| Liverpool's most important goal this season is to win the Premier League. Photo: Internet |
Moreover, the defeat against Chelsea in the third round of the League Cup was also a valuable warning to help coach Klopp and his team return to earth after a series of sublime matches. Through this defeat, the German strategist and his students realized that they are still not a perfect machine and can be defeated in any situation.
To be crowned champions in the Premier League, Champions League, and even the FA Cup, the Anfield team must quickly overcome its shortcomings.
In short, Liverpool gained more than lost from the 1-2 defeat to Chelsea in the third round of the League Cup./.
