INSIDE LIVERPOOL’S DRESSING ROOM PARTY: Jubilant Reds belt out Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa’s hit ‘One Kiss’ while Van Dijk claps back at his doubters after leading his side to Carabao Cup glory
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Cameras gave a behind-the-scenes look at Liverpool’s dressing room celebrations after they defeated Chelsea to lift the Carabao Cup.
After a back-and-forth affair, rich in chances but largely bereft of goals, Virgil van Dijk scored a header deep into extra time to secure victory at Wembley.
The trophy marked the skipper’s first since being handed the armband following the departure of Jordan Henderson and he wasted no time in getting the celebrations started after the final whistle.
A video on the club’s social media showed Van Dijk leading the dressing room celebrations to a chorus of Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa’s 2018 hit One Kiss.
The song has become an anthem for the Reds and Harris was invited to conduct a DJ set at Liverpool’s open-top trophy parade following their 2022 FA and Carabao Cup double.
Liverpool celebrated jubilantly after their defeat by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley
Virgil van Dijk’s header in extra time proved to be the decisive factor after a back and forth duel
In another clip on the club’s X account (formerly Twitter), the Dutch defender responded to the oft-repeated claims that he is no longer the player he once was.
‘I thought I was done. That’s not the right mentality, you know?’
As the team took turns taking photos with the trophy, Caoimhin Kelleher smiled after putting in one of the best performances of his career to date.
The Republic of Ireland international was called upon repeatedly throughout the match and made a huge save to deny Cole Palmer in the first half.
Kelleher has now kept a clean sheet in two Carabao Cup finals after starting against the Blues in 2022, where he also scored in the shootout.
Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott and Luis Diaz were among those filmed showing off their dance moves.
The Colombian treated the trophy like his dance partner as he made his way to the dressing room, much to the delight of the rest of the squad.
Sunday’s victory marked the first piece of silverware in what will be Jurgen Klopp’s final season at Anfield after he announced his impending departure last month after nine years on Merseyside.
The Reds’ next match sees the Reds continue their FA Cup campaign as they play Championship side Southampton on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old sent a message to those who have been in doubt since his return from injury
Caoimhin Kelleher enjoyed the dressing room scenes after producing a number of crucial saves during the final
Meanwhile, the club’s academy contingent basked in triumph after being called up by Jurgen Klopp during their injury crisis
After missing the match due to injury, Trent-Alexander Arnold posed with Andy Robertson after the win
Despite missing out on Champions League qualification last season, Liverpool also remains in the hunt for continental success in the Europa League.
After qualifying first from Group E, the Reds will play Sparta Prague next month for a place in the last eight.
All the while, Liverpool remains top of the Premier League, although Manchester City closed the gap to just one point with victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.