Jurgen Klopp has revealed what he said to Ben Woodburn after he made Liverpool history.
Woodburn surpassed Michael Owen’s 19-year record as the club’s youngest-ever goal scorer against Leeds as the Reds booked their place in the EFL Cup semi-final.
It was only the 17-year-old’s second senior outing at Anfield, following his stoppage-time debut in the 2-0 win over Sunderland four days prior.
And the Liverpool manager responded to his prodigy’s exploits with a very simple message.
“I said well done, but it was not too difficult,” revealed Klopp.
“I would have scored if I was in that situation!
“Nothing what we say here is important enough to help Ben Woodburn or myself. It’s all good.
“We know how to handle the situation. I can say whatever I want but if he scores goals it’s difficult to stay cool from your side, no problem.
“But tonight it was very important that we could have him on the bench and bring him in the game because of our situation in the offensive department.
“So it’s very important for us today and he scored a goal, that makes it much more enjoyable.”