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Virgil van Dijk hailed Liverpool\u2019s young guns after leading an inexperienced Reds side to Carabao Cup glory over Chelsea.<\/p>\n
The Dutchman\u2019s header with less than three minutes of extra-time remaining settled a close contest, sealing a success that had looked improbable pre-match due to a cluster of key players missing out through injury.<\/p>\n
The 32-year-old defender, captaining his club to silverware for first time, believes the performances of those stepping into the side proved pivotal.<\/p>\n
Van Dijk told Sky Sports: \u201cAll the young boys on the pitch, in extra time. It\u2019s incredible, I\u2019m so proud of the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was an intense game for both sides, they had chances we had chances. Amazing.<\/mark><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s my first trophy as Liverpool captain and it\u2019s all for the fans so let\u2019s enjoy it.\u201d<\/mark><\/p>\n Read more: Key talking points as Van Dijk heads Reds to Carabao Cup glory<\/p>\n Van Dijk was imperious in defence for Liverpool and even had a goal ruled out earlier in the game as\u00a0Wataru Endo was deemed to have interfered with play for a technical offside.<\/mark><\/p>\n Eventually getting his redemption in the dying minutes, the Reds skipper was left feeling overwhelmed come the full-time whistle.<\/p>\n He added:\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s emotion, it\u2019s everything I am so proud of the boys.<\/mark><\/p>\n \u201cAll of the young boys playing their part in what we achieved today is incredible and we move on to more now.\u201d<\/mark><\/p>\n Liverpool appear to be on a mission to give Klopp a memorable send off after the German announced his decision to leave Anfield this summer.<\/p>\n The Reds are still well placed in the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup, meaning a historic quadruple remains on the cards.<\/p>\n These are the days my friend \u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/Bt6I5ZnY8V<\/a><\/p>\n\n