Liverpool beat Norwich at Anfield 5-2 and advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Liverpool thrashed and advanced in FA Cup. @LFC
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After learning the bombshell that Jurgen Klopp will not continue as coach at the end of the season, the Reds played at home against the Canaries, who play in the Second Division, and They demonstrated their hierarchy to carry out a game that at times became complicated.
The people accompanied, carried flags in honor of the German coach and gathered to give love to a coach who won everything at the head of the team and who left an indelible mark on the institution.
Already with the ball in motion, Liverpool, which had the return of several important injuries within the team, demonstrated the difference in category and opened the scoring quickly with a goal from Curtis Jones, who headed in a perfect cross for the 1- 0.
Although this seemed like it was going to lead to a flurry of goals, Norwich surprised with a goal from a corner kick and tied momentarily in what was their first approach to Alisson.
Los Reds they did not fall into despair and they took the lead again with a goal from Darwin Núñez. The Uruguayan controlled the ball after a great play by Bradley and scored on his right foot with a shot that hit the Norwich goalkeeper’s right post.
The ‘9’ goal generated greater calm and the dangerous actions continued to come until in the 53rd minute, Diogo Jota increased the score with a relentless volley.
Ten minutes later, van Dijk converted with a header to make it 4-1.
The game gave rise to two more goals: the first was not from the locals but came through a bomb by Sainz from outside the area that added more excitement to the final stretch of the match.
Around the hour mark, Gravenberch made it 5-2 with a header and put in final numbers.
With this victory, Liverpool, who have already secured their place in the Carabao Cup final, continues on a positive path so far this season and reached the fifth round of the FA Cup.