Joe Gomez admits trophy wins will ‘definitely NOT’ persuade Jurgen Klopp to stay and says Liverpool players ‘know it’s the last hurrah’ after Carabao Cup triumph

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez admits winning more trophies will not change manager Jurgen Klopp’s views on his departure at the end of the season.

Klopp rated the 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Chelsea as ‘the most special’ piece of silverware won after his team overcame an injury crisis – 11 first-team absentees became 12 when Ryan Gravenberch was taken off after 30 minutes – to triumph with four academy players on the pitch at the end.

The German was emotional as he celebrated on the pitch with his squad and backroom staff in front of their fans, after being encouraged by match winner and captain Virgil van Dijk to join him in collecting the trophy at the presentation ceremony.

But Gomez said even the way they won the match, deep into extra time, and the scenes afterwards will not convince Klopp to change his mind.

“No, certainly not,” said the defender.

Klopp, who will leave at the end of the season, guided Liverpool to glory in the Carabao Cup

“Understanding how long he’s been here, I think he knows he’s done everything he can. He won it all. Everyone respects their decision and we understand it.

“He is one of the wisest men we know and when he says he is ready, he is ready. It is what it is, we can’t dwell on that, we just have to do him justice.’

Asked if there was any added incentive for the side to give their beloved boss a trophy-laden farewell – they still compete in three other competitions – Gomez added: ‘It’s like it’s obvious, it doesn’t have to be to be. talked about.

‘Everyone knows how important it is and we certainly get that image in team meetings every minute.

“We know it’s that last hurray and we just want to give everything for him. We have always done that, but now that the finish line is in sight, it adds extra emphasis.

“It’s special and hopefully it’s the first of a few we can get this year.”

Liverpool currently lead the Premier League by one point ahead of Manchester City and are among the favorites for the FA Cup and Europa League as they attempt to chase an unprecedented quadruple for the second time in three seasons.

Two years ago they finished with a domestic cup double, missing out on the title by a point and losing the Champions League final to a solitary Real Madrid goal, but Gomez hopes they can do even better.

Gomez hopes Liverpool can achieve an unprecedented quadruple this campaign

‘We don’t want to lead the way, but we will participate in every competition and try to win every match. That is the goal and we will go again,” he said.

‘We’ve got another game in three days’ time (a home FA Cup tie against Southampton), so we’ll have to get the boys together and see what we can do.’