Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola has urged his players and supporters to remain patient despite their impressive run of five consecutive victories, insisting it is too early to discuss a Premier League title challenge.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes the connection between the team and supporters is growing stronger again after a series of encouraging performances at Anfield.
Xabi Alonso has urged Chelsea to put their Carabao Cup disappointment behind them and focus on Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United after their fourth-round exit at Liverpool.
Andoni Iraola has praised Liverpool's fighting spirit and growing togetherness after they beat Chelsea on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, setting up a meeting with his former club Bournemouth.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties after a tense Carabao Cup clash finished 1-1 at Anfield, booking their place in the quarter-finals against Bournemouth as Wesley Fofana missed the decisive spot kick.
Xabi Alonso has backed goalkeeper Mike Penders to recover from his costly mistake against Tottenham Hotspur, confirming the young Belgian will start Chelsea's Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday.