Gakopo is grateful to the fans for giving Liverpool extra energy.

Liverpool, nicknamed the "Reds," defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in the fourth round of the English League Cup after equalizing in regular time thanks to a goal from Gakpo. Dutch star Gakpo stated that the chants from the fans at Anfield gave the team extra energy to fight for victory.

In the 40th minute, Caicedo was brought down by Hrafinberg when he received a diagonal pass from Pedro Neto, and the referee awarded Chelsea a penalty. Morgan Rodgers then converted the penalty, giving Chelsea a 1-0 lead.

In the 42nd minute, Tsimikas took a corner kick, and Wesley Fofana's hand came into contact with the ball as Van Dijk headed it towards goal, giving Liverpool a penalty. Gakopo then converted the penalty, leveling the score at 1-1 for Liverpool.

In the penalty shootout, McAllister, Isak, Gakerpo, Wirtz, Barkola, and Gomez all scored. Ultimately, Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 at Anfield, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Liverpool striker Gakopo said, "The atmosphere at Anfield really has a certain magic, and every fan in the stands knows that. When the team has a slight advantage, or when there are some crucial moments in the game, they give their all to support us."

"I must say that this support always gives us unexpected energy, even allowing us to unleash power we never thought we could." This is a great help to the team, and we are of course very grateful for the fans' support, and we always strive to repay them with our performance.

Gacobo, who scored for Liverpool in the match, said, "It was a tough game against a very strong opponent. The score was 1-1, so the winner had to go to penalties. There was no extra time; it went straight to penalties after 90 minutes. We had a slight advantage thanks to our home ground and the support of our fans, which felt great. I think we ultimately won a very good game."

“We certainly knew the game could go to penalties, and the manager mentioned it in training, so every player practiced penalties. I was in charge of taking the penalty because Szoboszlai wasn't with the team, and McAllister wasn't on the field either. So I was hoping to get the chance to take the penalty, and it actually happened. This isn't common this season, but I'm glad I ended up taking it.”

In addition, Gakpo said, "The further you go in this tournament, the closer you get to the championship. The tournament schedule is quite tight, with the final usually held in February or March."

"Therefore, this could be one of the team's quickest trophies to win, and it could also give us extra motivation in the final stages of the season."

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