Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, revealed he had to compose himself for the FA Cup victory over Norwich following an overwhelming outpouring of emotions from friends and fans after announcing his departure from the club. Despite the emotional backdrop, Klopp emphasized the need to stay focused, and his players delivered with a 5-2 win over Norwich, securing a spot in the fifth round.

An emotional celebration for Klopp unfolded at Anfield, where the Kop serenaded him with ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ before kick-off, followed by a first-minute rendition of ‘I’m so glad that Jurgen is a Red.’ Klopp acknowledged the emotional nature of the occasion, stating, “It’s emotional, but I have to pull myself together. I received all the messages. I’m not made of wood.”

Reflecting on the match, Klopp praised the team’s top performance, noting areas for improvement, especially in creating more chances. Curtis Jones and Darwin Nunez contributed goals, with the second half witnessing dominant play and additional goals from Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk, and Ryan Gravenberch.

Notable returns from injury included Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dominik Szoboszlai, who came off the bench. Klopp emphasized the importance of giving them minutes and highlighted their significance as Liverpool faces crucial Premier League matches against Chelsea and Arsenal in the coming week.

Despite Norwich manager David Wagner acknowledging Liverpool’s deserved win, he praised his team’s efforts and emphasized the positive step taken in the competition. Wagner expressed the need for recovery as Norwich focuses on their Championship campaign. Klopp, on the other hand, looks ahead to maintaining Liverpool’s competitive edge in upcoming challenging fixtures.