Arne Slot happy as Liverpool see off Southampton to reach Carabao Cup semi-final

Liverpool manager Arne Slot watches on from the stands (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot feared a dramatic late twist at St Mary’s before his side edged into the Carabao Cup semi-finals by holding on for a 2-1 win over managerless Southampton.

With the hosts pushing to force a penalty shootout, Reds defender Jarell Quansah appeared to haul down the clean-through Mateus Fernandes just outside the 18-yard box during six minutes of added time.