Liverpool Legend Left in Awe Over Reds’ Flawless Penalties Against Chelsea

• Liverpool great Sir Kenny Dalglish was ecstatic over how his former side dispatched their penalties to perfection against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup
• Jurgen Klopp's charges scored all 11 penalties in a marathon shootout against the Blues to annex their first title of the current campaign
• Liverpool's feat at Wembley on Sunday was their first Carabao Cup since 2012 after defeating Cardiff on penalties

Former Liverpool player and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish has been left drooling over the impeccability of the Reds in the marathon shootout in the Carabao Cup.

Jurgen Klopp's men played out an enthralling 120 minutes which culminated in a lengthy penalty shoot-out on Sunday evening.

In a game of equals, both Liverpool and Chelsea had chances to win the game but for the eagle-eyed Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and the extraordinary agility of the goalkeepers with special reference to Edouard Mendy ensuring the game ended goalless.

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Both Liverpool and Chelsea return to Premier League action on Saturday, March 5, with the former playing top-four hopefuls West Ham United after their League Cup feat while losing finalists, Chelsea play as guests to the resurgent Burnley.

How did Dalglish react after Liverpool's win?

Sir Kenny Dalglish, who is currently a Liverpool ambassador, was the last Liverpool manager to win the Carabao Cup 10 years ago.

The Liverpool legend of Scottish descent gave Jurgen Klopp a big hug to congratulate the German tactician for his latest feat.

King Kenny took to Twitter to express his amazement at the immaculate nature of Liverpool's penalties.

Dalglish wrote: "What a day! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team score all 11 penalties. Congratulations to Jurgen and the boys!"

How Liverpool won the marathon penalty shootout

Liverpool edged past their English Premier League rivals on penalties after a goalless encounter at Wembley.

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After 21 successive spot-kicks, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was subbed on for Edouard Mendy for the shootout, missed his penalty to hand the Reds an 11-10 win.

Liverpool annex Carabao Cup at the expense of Chelsea

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Liverpool is the 2021/22 Carabao Cup champions following their epic win over rivals, Chelsea, in a thrilling final staged at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 27.

The Reds won the title after they stunned the Blues 10-11 in post-match penalties, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, who came on for the shootout missing the decisive spot-kick.

The match had to be decided via the shootouts after both teams ended in a goalless draw after regulations time.