The Reds’ thrilling journey in this season’s competition ended in glory at Wembley on Sunday as they defeated Chelsea 11-10 on penalties after a dramatic 0-0 draw in 120 minutes.
More than 30 players, including several from the Academy, were used by Jürgen Klopp over the course of the run to the trophy, which made the success all the sweeter for the captain.
“That’s really pleasing as well,” he told Sky Sports post-match. “We’ve used all the squad from the start of the competition – the first team and Academy have all chipped in, which makes it even more special really.
“It’s very special to win trophies for this football club, no matter what the competition. It was a great opportunity for us and thankfully we’re on the right side of it. It’s always difficult when it goes to penalties, it’s never nice, but I thought the lads overall deserved to win.”
The re-appearance of the customary ‘Hendo shuffle’ as he collected the silverware brought an end to Liverpool’s decade-long wait to win the League Cup for a ninth time, which is a record.
The midfielder was, of course, there at Wembley 10 years ago this month when the Reds also won on penalties – against Cardiff City – for the first of his winner’s medals with the club.
“I can’t believe it’s 10 years on, it’s mad to think it was 10 years ago we won it and to come back and win it again was really special. Really special,” said Henderson.
“I never take for granted playing for this football club and how special that is. To be winning trophies is extra special. The fans deserve it, the players deserve it.
“It was a fantastic day and hopefully this can give us a little kickstart for the last few months of the season because there’s a lot of football to be played.”
LexRusdi
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But you didn’t beat the champions of the world that year
Who champion of the world?
rufulobr
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Because Liverpool don’t normally win trophy, so carabao cup must special to them , in fact is there biggest achievement in 4 years 🤣
Funny because we won 2 finals against this Russian club on the last 4 years. Your facts clouded by tears?
Tomchiyaka10
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bruh ,are you on weed , or you started watching football since Chelsea won the Champions league??
His on weed😂
veoadklnos
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Tottenham
Legacyboy
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Because Liverpool don’t normally win trophy, so carabao cup must special to them , in fact is there biggest achievement in 4 years 🤣
Your iq on football is really low very low
bluebloods
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actually we are also champions of the world , if you won the trophy doesn't mean only you who had won it .
But you didn’t beat the champions of the world that year
Yeedinot
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It’s because you had to beat the champions of the world to win it, that’s why it’s more special
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actually we are also champions of the world , if you won the trophy doesn't mean only you who had won it .
Yeedinot
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Because Liverpool don’t normally win trophy, so carabao cup must special to them , in fact is there biggest achievement in 4 years 🤣
bruh ,are you on weed , or you started watching football since Chelsea won the Champions league??
BenChillwell
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Because Liverpool don’t normally win trophy, so carabao cup must special to them , in fact is there biggest achievement in 4 years 🤣
bluebloods
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It’s because you had to beat the champions of the world to win it, that’s why it’s more special
Lodcdrty
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ALOT of Football yes. Keep calm, stay focused and give it ALL you got . The entire Squad. I know the Fans will give you every ounce of support until after the CL final. YNWA.
mecaklmr
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congrats and well done Liverpool