In the quarter-finals of the English League Cup, a sparkling match came to an end, with Liverpool beating Southampton by a narrow margin of 2-1 as visitors to advance to the next round of the tournament. After the battle, Reds midfielder Morton spoke to Sky Sports about his team's performance and personal feelings in the face of adversity.
Morton admits that the game was a tough trial for Liverpool, especially with the young strength of the new additions to the starting line-up. "The coach picked this extraordinary line-up and it was certainly a tough battle for us initially." He recalled, "However, we quickly adjusted and turned things around, which greatly boosted our belief."
Morton made special mention of the endless support given to the team by the Liverpool fans. He exclaimed: "In this passionate club, in front of these fans, they give us endless confidence. Even when we are at the bottom of the field, we believe that we can turn things around. The strength they give us is something we cherish as a team. Today's game was a grueling tug-of-war for us, and it was suspenseful until the very end."
Despite the ups and downs, Liverpool's young warriors showed amazing fighting spirit and team spirit. According to Morton, the team kept their composure throughout the match and won with a united team effort. "We came together as a team and everyone contributed." He said, "This game was a testament to our strength and potential and we will continue to work hard to be ready for the challenges ahead."
