Despite the elimination in the League Cup, the Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli was remembered by Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager. The Arsenal forward won praise from the captain after a solid and standout match.
“Martinelli, by the way, everyone should remember that name. He’s an exceptional player,” Klopp told Sky Sports.
Martinelli had already won the coach’s praise when he scored twice in the match against Liverpool in 2019. The duel was valid for the League Cup and Jurgen referred to the 20-year-old as “talent of the century”.
With two goals from Jota, the Reds beat Arsenal 2-0 on Thursday night. As the first leg ended in a 0-0 tie, Liverpool qualified for the League Cup final.
Jota took advantage of the absence of Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah, who are competing in the African Cup of Nations, and stole the show in the game.
“We were completely convinced when he arrived that he would help us a lot,” Klopp said. “Since he’s been here, he’s taken another step. He’s turned into a world-class striker.”
Now, Liverpool will face Chelsea in the final, who beat Tottenham in the semifinals. The decision, as tradition dictates, will be played at Wembley, London’s main stadium, on February 27.
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