London. You can choose by Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Virgil van Dijk and why not choose Andy Robertson.
Liverpool never go alone at Wembley, there is always someone else going forward.
Two incredibly tight finals against Chelsea, and two titles. With two weeks of the season left, they don’t even feel ready.
Red smoke slowly rose into the sky and mingled with the evening London sun seeping between the upper floors of Wembley.
Along with the thousands of raging people hanging in the stands, the theater could be mistakenly thought of as Armageddon. It was fortunate that concerned fans then sang along with Dua Lipa’s “One Kiss”, a song not really related to the agony of the earth.
Liverpool needed to fight for the FA Cup title. How much it will cost is not yet clear, when Mohamed Salah got stuck in the player’s tunnel with the medal around his neck, he claimed that the Champions League final was not in danger anyway.
Virgil van Dijk was also in good spirits and ignored the fact that he was – something unusual as – being substituted before the extension.
is the definition of “near”
The fact that it took another 120 minutes and penalties to separate these clubs actually seemed superfluous given the chances created during the first 90 minutes.
Luis Diaz, who was called a match liar, exploded on his left wing and forced the attention of Trevoh Chalops and Reese James.
On most other days, the Colombian places at least one of his many spots. It’s not certain that Christian Pulisic, who had Chelsea’s best chances, is managing it.
The American isn’t said to be happy with the number of minutes played this season (Pulisic’s father made it clear on social media), but it’s not hard to fathom Tuchel’s skepticism. Christian Pulisic is the definition of “near” or “close” and the longer the match was, the more he disappeared from the picture. However, his involvement was even greater compared to Romelu Lukaku who appeared to be playing his own match while his teammates played a completely different match.
Liverpool’s initial dominance actually subsided when Salah II sat on the grass. Substitute Diogo Jota was a clear cut and he might really be the best option for Jurgen Klopp to snap the Portuguese back up and keep Diaz on the field.
But as I said, more important matches are waiting for you, so it is understandable if the coach does not want to risk the health of the players.
Three final losses in a row
The Million Pound Question: If Tuchel had the opportunity to go back in time, would he have done something different?
With Kai Havertz injured, the number of offensive options decreased and unfortunately Timo Werner also turned out to be tied with a flaw. Not because the last German has a better vision than Pulisic, but he can run behind the backlines.
This was Tuchel’s final FA Cup loss for the second time in a row, and third for Chelsea. A feat that no other club in the history of the tournament has accomplished. At the same time, of course, his time in West London should not be associated with such narrow defeats.
The development of the event was of course very reminiscent of the League Cup final here a few months ago. With the difference that the goalkeepers were replaced and the hero was named Alisson instead of Kawimhen Keeler. (It would be great if Tuchel sticks to the notion that Kepa is a better penalty keeper and throws him into the smoke again.)
The most successful Alexander Arnold
The most talented manager in the Premier League (with the exception of Klopp) recently complained that the media favors when Liverpool win. The fact that The Times pulled Trent Alexander-Arnold Page in Saturday’s sports game probably doesn’t convince Tuchel and Pep Guardiola otherwise (you had to stare hard to read the word “Chelsea”).
Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold defines Liverpool’s successful era better than anyone else.
Champions League 2019, Super Cup 2019, WC Club Team 2019, Premier League 2020, League Cup 2022, FA Cup 2022.
Högerbacken is the youngest Englishman ever to fill the prize cupboard in this way before his 24th birthday.
After the decisive penalty kick by Kostas Tsimica, Alexander-Arnold stood out in the middle of the smoke, tightly cuddling Klopp who nervously staggered back and forth. Liverpool have won a lot during German time and they feel incredibly far from finished.
