Liverpool are back at Wembley this Sunday, looking to defend their Carabao Cup title against Newcastle United.

That fixture is one with a lot of history and stats behind it and is no way a small match up.

The Reds know what it takes to win, having lifted the trophy last season in dramatic fashion.

Virgil van Dijk’s last-minute header secured a 1-0 victory, creating a moment fans will never forget.

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One player who has played a key role in getting Liverpool to the final this season is Cody Gakpo.

The Dutch forward has been the team’s top scorer in the competition with five goals.

He is also the only player in the squad to start every game in the tournament.

With Arne Slot shifting him back to his preferred left-wing position, Gakpo has looked sharp and confident.

He has been in this situation before.

He knows what it feels like to step onto the pitch with a trophy on the line.

And this Sunday, he wants to experience that feeling again.

Cody Gakpo on Carabao Cup final: “I did it once at PSV…”

“I did it once at PSV, so hopefully I can do it again at Liverpool,” Gakpo said to the club’s official website, recalling his match-winning goal for PSV Eindhoven in the 2021-22 KNVB Cup final against Ajax.

He understands the importance of scoring in a final.

“You can ask the players who are here longer and who played more finals and decided the finals how it feels.”

“It’s an amazing feeling and maybe the best feeling you can have as an attacking player, to score at that moment in a final.”

Gakpo still remembers last year’s celebrations with Liverpool fans.

“I think when we won it and we celebrated in front of the fans and they sang their songs, that was a very beautiful moment for us.”

“I think those moments will always stick with you for the rest of your career.”

This final is more than just a game.

“It could be our first trophy of the season, so I think we are very eager to win.”

“Hopefully, that would be the beginning of the end to a very beautiful season.”

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