Like a Merseyside police officer seeking a lost soul inside Anfield,Jürgen Klopp has endured a frustrating search for his first win as Liverpool manager. It arrived at the fourth attempt as Nathaniel Clyne’s early goal earned the eight-times winners a place in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup at the expense of Bournemouth. “It feels much better than a draw,” the relieved Liverpool manager admitted.
Southampton await in the last eight and, or though Liverpool suffered another nervous finale having struggled to achieve the tie beyond Eddie Howes team,there was further encouragement for their fresh manager. The stand-in goalkeeper, Adam Bogdan, and produced a commanding display to thwart Junior Stanislas throughout the first half and Matt Ritchie at the death. Roberto Firmino had his finest game since arriving at the club for £29m from Hoffenheim while Klopp’s willingness to give youth a chance – with João Teixeira,Connor Randall and Cameron Brannagan handed full debuts – paid dividends.
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Source: theguardian.com