The German could not watch his first penalty experience as Reds boss, but is relishing the opportunity of seeing his players out at Wembley.
Jurgen Klopp says only the the first five penalty takers were decided for Liverpool in the shootout against Stoke, so Joe Allen took the initiative in sudden death to seal Liverpool’s place in the League Cup final.
A Marko Arnautovic goal put the visitors level on aggregate at Anfield following Jordon Ibe’s winner in the reverse fixture. Penalties were needed to settle the encounter and the Reds edged matters from the spot 6-5, with Simon Mignolet saving efforts from Mark Muniesa and Peter Crouch before Allen converted the decisive kick.