After a scoreless draw, Liverpool defeated Derby County on kicks to start the defense of their EFL Cup championship. Caoimhin Kelleher replicated his position as a knockout hero
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The Irish goalkeeper, who scored the decisive penalty kick in the championship’s final last season, stopped three Rams attempts to help the hosts win the round 3-2
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A determined Derby team earlier had tormented a young Reds team with five complete debutants by creating sufficient opportunities with their own to think a crash and steal may be conceivable
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Unfortunately, Harvey Elliott’s fifth penalty and Kelleher’s quick reactions put a stop to their hopes. By defeating Derby, Liverpool hopes to begin their Carabao Cup challenge
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Jurgen Klopp and his team would’ve been extremely driven to effectively protect the Carabao Cup, despite the perception that he likes to concentrate on the Premier League and Champions League
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Derby County presents its first obstacle in this attempt. The Reds’ season hasn’t received off to the best of starts. They now reside in eighth place in the table
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15 points behind first-placed Arsenal, after losing 4 of their first 13 league matches. In Liverpool vs. Derby County, Liverpool’s want to give it their all in playoff games
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On paper, Derby County needn’t offer much of a challenge to a Liverpool team that rotates a lot. The League One team doesn’t stand a decent opportunity, both statistically and historically