And with that, Liverpool are out of the League Cup.
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Given that Neil Critchley – who stepped into the managing breach with Jurgen Klopp in Qatar – was forced to field a side full of the club’s academy players, there was only ever going to be one result. In the end, the 5-0 scoreline was probably a bit harsh, though, considering that the Reds had more shots as well as 58% possession.
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Still, a loss is a loss, and at this level, all displays will be scrutinised irregardless of how much experience was on show. One of those who received his fair share of criticism was £900,000-valued Caoimhin Kelleher – as per Transfermarkt.
It is never great when you concede five goals as they did today, and one of them was definitely the 21-year-old’s fault. Still, considering he has just three professional appearances to his name, perhaps he should be cut a little slack.
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That’s what some fans think, anyway.
This, after all, was a baptism of fire. Any performances should be taken with a pinch of salt, and at his age, the U21 Republic of Ireland international will only improve.
Some fans don’t think he will be with the club for the foreseeable future.
Given that Alisson and Adrian are the two shot-stoppers ahead of him, it is going to be difficult for him to break into the first-team squad, for sure.
Hopefully, though, he goes on to have a good career, just like the rest of those who featured at Villa Park.
In other news, this Premier League winger would be a good fit for Liverpool according to Tony Cascarino.
