BREAKING: Klopp’s Kids Set Up Manchester United Vs #Liverpool #FACup Quarter-Final Tie—Liverpool had two teenagers to thank for sending them into the FA Cup quarter-finals as Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns struck in a 3-0 win over Southampton at Anfield.
Koumas hit the opener late in the first half before Danns delivered a second-half double. The youthful Reds side earned a cup tie against rivals Manchester United in the last eight.
Jayden Danns of Liverpool ce during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on February 28, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
A brace by Jayden Danns secured a youthful Liverpool side an FA Cup quarter-final clash with rivals Manchester United after an impressive 3-0 victory over Championship high-flyers Southampton at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s side, who remain in contention for four pieces of silverware in the German’s final season in charge, will face the Red Devils in the last eight after their 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Southampton started brightly, testing Caoimhin Kelleher on numerous occasions but ultimately lacking a clinical edge, and they were punished when Lewis Koumas had his effort deflected in on the stroke of half-time, scoring on his first Liverpool start.
The introduction of Danns in the second half proved the catalyst to extending Liverpool’s lead, with the 18-year-old firing in a delightful chipped finish 11 minutes after being introduced.
The young forward put the game beyond doubt two minutes from time as he slammed home after Conor Bradley’s shot was parried to secure Liverpool’s fifth win in succession.
Klopp’s side are looking to build upon their Carabao Cup victory on Sunday, when the German coach secured his eighth trophy in charge of the Merseyside club.
