Liverpool news: Caiomhin Kelleher ‘deserves to play’ in final

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld hopes head coach Arne Slot plays Caoimhin Kelleher in goal for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final despite opting for Alisson in the semi-final against Tottenham.

Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Westerveld said: “I was surprised when Alisson played in the semi-finals because usually Kelleher plays all of these games, but I think it was to do with Alisson coming back [from injury] and getting him for the Champions League.

“Kelleher deserves to play the game as he has been so good for us, but I won’t be surprised if he leaves at the end of the season because a goalkeeper wants to play.

“He has played so many games for Liverpool this season and he is so important for them.

“We really need a goalkeeper like him and he thoroughly deserves to play in the final so hopefully he can make a difference and win it for us as well.”

Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds