Liverpool followers demand Kelleher ’will get extra respect’ after save to disclaim Chelsea

On Feb 25, 2024

Liverpool followers claimed Caoimhin Kelleher ‘deserves more respect’ after a superb save to disclaim Cole Palmer opening the scoring within the Carabao Cup ultimate.

Just 20 minutes into the ultimate, the Republic of Ireland worldwide pulled off a outstanding cease to stop Palmer from smashing Chelsea into the lead from point-blank vary.

A swift counterattack from the Blues noticed Conor Gallagher allowed time by Virgil van Dijk to select the run of Raheem Sterling on the far submit, however after opting to take a contact his taking pictures alternative was smothered by Conor Bradley.

Unfortunately for the teenager, the deflection up off the Reds defender fell the best way of Palmer who fired goalwards from six-yards out; nonetheless, he was denied by a outstanding one arm cease by Kelleher who dived throughout to his left.

Kelleher’s choice within the ultimate comes after Jurgen Klopp’s No.1 Alisson was dominated out, and he’s greater than staked his case to be the first-choice stopper within the Brazilian’s absence.

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Kelleher save — Kelleher denied Palmer’s effort from six-yards out
(Image: Sky Sports)

Liverpool followers took to Twitter to reward the 25-year-old, one remark learn: “This is why Kelleher deserves more respect”, whereas a second added: “What a brilliant stop!” A 3rd reacted: “Wow. Out of this world.” With a fourth including: “Save of the season by Kelleher. Absolutely incredible,” whereas one other Red praised: “Huge save from Kelleher”.

Kelleher has been Klopp’s beginning goalkeeper in each sport within the Carabao Cup this season and he is performed the final three video games within the league within the absence of Alisson. This marketing campaign has seen him make 15 appearances – probably the most in a single season since breaking into the first-team at Anfield.

The Irishman noticed his first-half clear sheet stored intact because of the linesman’s flag after Nicolas Jackson was marginally offside within the build-up for Sterling’s disallowed aim to maintain the sport goalless on the break.