Liverpool Advances to Carabao Cup Semi-Finals

Liverpool advanced to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 victory over Southampton, driven by goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott. Coach Arne Slot, watching from the stands due to a touchline ban, emphasized the importance of defending their title, acknowledging their solid first-half performance despite a second-half lapse. Southampton, under interim manager Simon Rusk, showed resilience with Cameron Archer scoring, but ultimately could not force penalties. The match statistics revealed Liverpool's dominance with 14 attempts and 69% possession compared to Southampton's six attempts. This victory marks Liverpool's third semi-final appearance in four seasons, highlighting their consistency in cup competitions. The Reds will now prepare to face Tottenham in their next league match.