Cody Gakpo leads Liverpool to Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea

Cody Gakpo scored a crucial penalty and converted during a shootout to help Liverpool defeat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in a Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Anfield. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time after Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea with a penalty, before Gakpo equalized in the 43rd minute.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola utilized a rotated lineup for the fixture. Following the win, Gakpo noted that the Anfield atmosphere provides the team with unexpected energy during high-pressure moments. The victory extends Liverpool’s winning streak to five matches across all competitions.