Klopp pictured ASLEEP with trophy in hand on the flight back to Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp was pictured taking a nap on the flight back to Liverpool after his side defeated Chelsea to lift the Carabao Cup on Sunday.
The 56-year-old's nerves were tested repeatedly on Sunday as his injury-hit side played out a thrilling back-and-forth affair at Wembley.
Chelsea looked to have drawn first blood when Raheem Sterling connected with a pass from Nicolas Jackson to put the ball in the back of the net.
However, a VAR check would later confirm that the Senegal international had been fractionally offside in the build up and the stalemate between the two sides wore on.
The Reds also suffered yet another casualty to their stricken squad when Ryan Gravenberch was taken off the pitch on a stretcher following a poor tackle from Moises Caicedo and replaced by Joe Gomez.
In his first major final since succeeding Jordan Henderson as club captain Virgil van Dijk produced a talismanic performance for Klopp's side.
Just after the hour mark the Dutchman headed home to provoke wild celebrations from the Reds fans in attendance.
Once again the ball was in the net, and once again the would-be goal was ruled out for offside, with the decision prompting backlash among supporters on social media.
With the game entering extra-time, Klopp introduced multiple academy graduates to see game out. Again though it was Van Dijk who would prove to the difference maker, clinching the decisive goal with the game on the brink of penalties.
Speaking following the performance Klopp insisted Sunday's win was the 'most special trophy' he has won in his illustrious career.
'In my more than 20 years, it was easily the most special trophy I have ever won.
'It is absolutely exceptional. I wish I could feel proud more often. Tonight that is the
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