Jamie Carragher has branded the Europa League comeback against Borussia Dortmund
Jamie Carragher has branded the Europa League comeback against Borussia Dortmund as one of the best nights at Anfield in the club’s history.
Liverpool secured a 4-3 win over the German outfit in order to progress to the Europa league semifinals 5-4 on aggregate. The two teams had managed a 0-0 draw in the first leg. Dortmund were one of the favourites to win the tournament and looked in an extremely strong position after taking a 2-0 lead in their away game at Anfield. However, Liverpool responded in brilliant fashion.
Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang have been regarded as a lethal partnership in European football. Liverpool were stunned after conceding two goals inside the opening 10 minutes. Yet, they managed to not get deflated with the setback. Belgian international Origi pulled one back just at half-time, but the two-goal advantage was restored by striker Marco Reus in the 57th minute. Even then, Liverpool refusal to accept defeat saw them go on a stunning spree in the last 30 minutes. Philippe Coutinho and defender Sakho scored to get the club back on level terms, but they still needed a goal because Dortmund were going through on away goals. The most impressive comeback was completed with an injury time goal from defender Lovren to sign Liverpool through.
Carragher has called upon the club to now go and win the title.“It was one of Liverpool’s greatest European nights.We’ve got a semi-final next, that could be a great night and, if we get there, the final will be a great night too.People say that winning the Europa League gives you Champions League, but winning the trophy is most important.It’s very hard for Liverpool to win the top trophies, the Premier League and Champions League, at the moment,” said the defender after an epic night at Anfield.