Liverpool player ratings as one player gets perfect score in astonishing Carabao Cup win

Liverpool overcame the odds to win a record 10th League Cup in one of the most remarkable finals in the club's long and illustrious history.

Shorn of 11 first-team regulars and then losing Ryan Gravenberch early on through injury, a youthful Reds took the game to Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday with Virgil van Dijk heading the winner with two minutes of extra time remaining.

And here's how the ECHO rated Liverpool's players on one of the great days of Jurgen Klopp's tenure.

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Caoimhin Kelleher 9

Superb save denied Palmer at close range and confident in dealing with Chelsea threat from wide. Another brilliant stop prevented Gallagher scoring second half before repelling the Londoners in a remarkable sequence.

Conor Bradley 7

Given space to cause Chelsea problems in early period, and then became a different threat on right of attack and one shot blocked. Tired a bit after an hour. Booked and subbed.

Ibrahima Konate 7

In real battle with Jackson, and just about played the striker offside for Chelsea disallowed goal. One strong challenge second half quelled one dangerous counter. Booked and subbed.

Virgil van Dijk 10

So solid and helped Liverpool defend on the front foot and keep Chelsea pressed back for long spells. Had what looked a good goal disallowed by VAR and then popped up with a dramatic winner. A brilliant, brilliant display.

Andy Robertson 7

Raided confidently in opening quarter and then required defensively including good challenge on Palmer. A real stint until tiring towards the end of the second half. Subbed.

Wataru Endo 9

Began impressively when snapping into tackles as Liverpool pressed high. Pushed back as Chelsea started to