Liverpool's 24-match unbeaten run has come to an end in the most unlikely fashion losing 1-0 to Tottenham in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinal behind a goal from Lucas Bergvall. With the goal, Bergvall has become the youngest player to score for Tottenham in the EFL Cup since Gareth Bale in September of 2007.

Van Dijk admitted in his post-match interview that it was 'quite obvious' that Bergvall should have been given a red card. Meanwhile, Slot shared his captain's frustration and claimed that referee Stuart Atwell made a huge impact on the final result.

Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall opened his Tottenham Hotspur account in thrilling fashion with the winner in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg but should not even have been on the pitch according to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.

Arne Slot Reflects on Liverpool’s Narrow Defeat to TottenhamIn a gripping contest that concluded with Tottenham Hotspur edging Liverpool 1-0, Arne Slot offered his insights in a post-match press

Liverpool trail Spurs 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg although the game was shrouded in controversy.

Arne Slot named a strong side for Liverpool's League Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Tottenham - but the Dutchman has been told he made a mistake