In the match between Liverpool and Fulham in the semi-finals of the 2023/24 English League Cup first leg, the home team won 2-1 on the day striker Darwin Nunez successfully completed his assist role. This result gives Liverpool an advantage before the rematch on January 25.

GOAL

Liverpool: Jones (68′), Gakpo (71′)

Fulham: Willian (19′)

Yesterday (January 10), Chelsea unexpectedly lost to Boro in the semi-finals of the 2023/24 League Cup first leg. Therefore, Liverpool fans hope that the home team will be very careful against a Fulham team that is physically strong and ready to surprise at Anfield.

In the early morning match on January 11, Klopp used reserve goalkeeper Kelleher in combination with Van Dijk, Konate, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jota, Diaz while Nunez and Alisson sat on the bench. As for the other known cases, Salah and Endo are returning to serve the national team.

With home field advantage, Liverpool was the better team to enter the game with a superior ball control rate, but surprisingly Fulham was the team that scored the winning goal. In the 19th minute, Andreas Pereira passed the ball to Willian for his Brazilian compatriot to finish at close range, opening the score for Fulham.

Curtis Jones equalized 1-1, thereby opening the final victory for Liverpool against Fulham

Curtis Jones equalized 1-1, thereby opening the final victory for Liverpool against Fulham

Conceding an early goal, Liverpool proactively pressed forward, however, with the certainty of the away team, Liverpool, despite their best efforts, accepted the lead at the break.

Entering the second half, the pressure from Liverpool became increasingly greater. In the 49th minute, Gravenberch passed the ball past two defenders to shoot from outside the penalty area. Unfortunately, the ball narrowly missed the post.

Everything was difficult, then suddenly in the 68th minute, Liverpool finally found the net. Substitute striker Darwin Nunez released Curtis Jones for a long-range shot to equalize for Liverpool. Just 3 minutes later, Nunez completed his double assist with a cross for Gakpo to score from close range into Fulham’s net in the 71st minute.

The victory with a minimum difference of 2-1 is kept until the end of the match. This result helps Jurgen Klopp and his team have a great advantage before entering the semi-final second leg on January 25.

Liverpool vs Fulham lineup

Liverpool: Kelleher, Van Dijk, Gomez, Konate, Bradley, Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch (Nunez 56′), Jota, Diaz, Elliott (Gakpo 56′)

Fulham: Leno, Castagne, Adarabioyo, Diop, Robinson, Andreas Pereira (Cairney 72′), Palhinha, Reed (Lukic 83′), Willian (Wilson 72′), Jimenez, De Cordova-Reid