Liverpool have just shown their ambition to win the quadruple when they crushed Tottenham 4-0 (4-1) in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final. Their opponent in the final, Newcastle, was rated as the underdog. This is a good opportunity for Arne Slot and his team to have the first title in their ambition to win the quadruple this season.
Liverpool's win over Tottenham at Anfield was not a surprise, but the 4-0 demolition of their opponents left many Kop fans overwhelmed with emotion. The season is almost 2/3 of the way through, but from the very first days, Liverpool have played tight, explosive and balanced football in all lines.
Previously, stars like Curtis Jones and Connor Bradley were never considered pillars. But now, they are indispensable options in Slot's long journey. Jones is like a perpetual motion machine in the middle of the field, while Bradley showed why he is good enough to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold. Meanwhile, although he did not score, Darwin Nunez made Tottenham's defense gasp for breath when he used his physical strength to sweep.
Liverpool seem to be tireless despite having played 37 games since the start of the season. With their current form and style, The Kop are still considered the strongest team in Europe at the moment.
In the home team's four goals, the familiar name on the scoreboard, Mohamed Salah, still appeared. The Egyptian striker's penalty kick hit the roof of the net, leaving goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky no chance to save it. At Anfield alone this season, Salah has scored 12 goals and provided 9 assists after only 17 appearances.
In the Premier League, the Kop's captain still reigns supreme at the top of the Golden Boot rankings. If Liverpool wins big this season, it will be difficult for Salah to miss out on the Ballon d'Or in a year without a World Cup or EURO.
Salah's partner in attack, Cody Gakpo, also had an excellent day. Returning to the left wing position this season, the Dutch star has become one of Arne Slot's most trusted players.
When he played under Klopp, Gakpo was still unclear about his preferred position as a centre forward or a winger. Slot came in and solved that problem for the 25-year-old striker. The early season was quite difficult for Gakpo when he failed to score in 12/13 matches under Arne Slot. However, since the end of October 2024 until now, he has scored 15 more goals, bringing his total in all competitions to 16.
The opener saw Gakpo become the first Liverpool player to score five goals in a single League Cup campaign since Robbie Fowler in 2000-01.
"It's always a great feeling when you play a final. We work hard every day to improve the club step by step. The players also give their best and they always believe in themselves. The goal of the coaching staff and the players is always to go to every final and win.
We are happy to have arrived at Wembley but also understand that our upcoming opponent Newcastle is very strong" - Arne Slot shared.
