Gakpo and Nunez provide bench impact as Liverpool edge Fulham

A goal down and the tie seemingly edging in favour of the underdog visitors, Klopp threw on Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo as second-half impact substitutes and they duly delivered, with two goals in three minutes.

BIG IMPACT: Liverpool's Darwin Nunez attempts to head the ball towards the goal during the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg match at Anfield. Pic: Peter Byrne, PA Wire.

LIVERPOOL 2 FULHAM 1

Jurgen Klopp may be without his immaculate striker Mo Salah this month but, for last night in this Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at least, the Liverpool manager showed he has more than enough firepower to prosper in his absence.