Harvey Elliott made his first start of the season as Liverpool defeated Southampton 2-1, securing a spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Elliott contributed to the victory by scoring the Reds’ decisive second goal.
Reflecting on his performance after the game, the midfielder, who recently returned from injury, shared his thoughts: “Playing in that No. 10 role is similar to how I play for England. I always aim to get into the box and make forward runs. Last season, it was tougher in the No. 8 role because I was positioned deeper. Being more advanced now, I need to focus on making those attacking runs.”
He also praised Cody Gakpo for his assist, adding, “Cody delivered a great pass, and I just had to steady myself and connect well. Fortunately, it went in.”
Southampton manager Arne Slot acknowledged the challenging conditions, commenting on the wind and the team’s performance. He noted Liverpool’s dominance in the first half but admitted the second half lacked control, which exposed the defense. Despite this, he praised his team for limiting Southampton’s chances and securing the win.
The victory propels Liverpool to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, with the two-legged ties scheduled for January. The draw will be held on Thursday.
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