'This cup has given me a lot of opportunities': why Carabao Cup is special for Caoimhin Kelleher

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'This cup has given me a lot of opportunities': why Carabao Cup is special for Caoimhin Kelleher

Speaking to the club media, Caoimhin Kelleher said: "In the last five minutes the game kind of looked like it was going to penalties. We didn't really create many chances so I thought there might be a chance.

"Once it went there, I just tried to focus on helping the lads, trying to save a few. This cup has given me a lot of opportunities so every time I play, I always want to get through to the next round to give me another opportunity to play.

"Especially for the young lads as well, I think you saw a lot of young players getting their chance — so the more times we can win in this competition the further we can get and the more game time for the younger players as well.

"It’' difficult not getting the games, but like I say, the more we do well in cup competitions like this the more game time I can hopefully get. I think it's important we can put a few wins together now to get our confidence up."

Kelleher, who remains a dedicated domestic cup goalkeeper for Liverpool, produced three saves to help the Reds beat Derby County on penalties at Wednesday.

Jurgen Klopp's men are now through to the next round of the Carabao Cup, giving the 23-year-old further opportunities to feature for the the first team later this season.

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