Despite facing a setback against Luton Town on Wednesday, Liverpool successfully maintained their position at the summit of the Premier League table.
An unexpected lead from Chiedozie Ogbene in the 12th minute initially had Liverpool trailing at Anfield.
However, a remarkable transformation occurred in the second half.
Virgil van Dijk’s header in the 56th minute initiated Liverpool’s comeback.
Successive goals from Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, and Harvey Elliott secured a convincing 4-1 victory, propelling Liverpool four points ahead at the top of the table and instilling confidence ahead of the impending Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.
Jurgen Klopp faced the challenge of managing a significantly depleted squad on Wednesday, with nine key players sidelined due to injuries.
Despite these adversities, Klopp expressed contentment with the performance of the young players who stepped up to the occasion.
Looking forward, Klopp acknowledged the uncertainty regarding the availability of injured players for upcoming fixtures, underscoring the necessity for a day-by-day approach due to the unpredictable nature of the situation.
“Let’s wait and see. One thing remains certain: as long as we have eleven players, we will give it our all. That’s the only assurance I can provide.”
As for Chelsea, the team is closely monitoring the fitness of Carney Chukwuemeka (ankle) and Thiago Silva (groin) ahead of the crucial clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
Chukwuemeka suffered an ankle injury in training last week, causing him to miss the match against Manchester City on Saturday.
Silva, on the other hand, was substituted during the victory over Crystal Palace due to a groin issue and subsequently unavailable for the draw against Manchester City.
Neither Chukwuemeka nor Silva took part in training at Cobham on Wednesday.
Chelsea continues to grapple with a substantial injury list, with several players sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Lesley Ugochukwu are all unavailable for the upcoming final.
