Klopp did not dare watch Liverpool's penalty shootout

The German coach revealed that he was so nervous and worried that he could not watch his players take a penalty kick against Stoke City in the League Cup semi-final on January 26.

When the penalty shootout took place, Jurgen Klopp did not stand and watch like his colleagues but chose to sit in the technical area. After the match, the German strategist shared that he was so nervous that he did not dare to watch the match live. After seven rounds of kicks, Liverpool missed one shot, while Stoke failed to take two. The Anfield team won 6-5, reaching the final.

Klopp was very happy after the semi-final victory. Photo: Reuters.

After the anxiety came the unconcealed joy of being at Wembley. Klopp was reported to be "happy as a puppy, running around the pitch and excited in the press room".

The German coach shared in joy: "The atmosphere in the stadium tonight was great. Stoke are a difficult opponent. They changed their style in this match, often playing long balls and we had difficulty defending. Their goal was offside twice. In the end, we were lucky in the penalty shootout. Liverpool deserved to be in the final."

Liverpool will play the League Cup final on February 28, against Everton or Man City.Klopp is aiming for his first title with Liverpool, just a few months after arriving at Anfield. The Reds last won the League Cup in 2012 under manager Kenny Dalglish.

"Wembley is a very cool stadium. We go there to win. It's no fun losing a final," said Klopp.

According to VNE