Liverpool vs Leicester City: Iheanacho, Ndidi knocked out of Carabao Cup by unstoppable Reds

Liverpool vs Leicester City: Iheanacho, Ndidi knocked out of Carabao Cup by unstoppable Reds

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 21:55 - 27.09.2023

Liverpool came back from a goal down to claim a 3-1 victory over Leicester City and move to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Liverpool survived an early Leicester City scare to progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup.

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How it happened

Liverpool's quest for the quadruple took an early blow when Leicester took a 3rd-minute lead through Kacey McAteer.

The Anfield crowd were shocked and it took the hosts a while to get their fluid attacking game going.

Klopp's men dominated the first half but failed to find the equaliser with the Foxes defending resolutely in the face of endless pressure.

Liverpool found a different gear in the second period and Cody Gakpo brought the home team level after finishing off a sweet pass from new signing Ryan Gravenberch.

From then on, the hosts took control of the game. Dominik Szoboszlai scored an absolute stunner to give the Reds a deserved lead and Diogo Jota rounded things off in the final minutes.

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