LIVERPOOL fans played a big part in their team’s penalty shootout victory in the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday, but the messages they sent throughout the day were more important.
As with any final, the experience begins well before kick-off with the preparations and the journey.
Train, coach or car rides down to Wembley saw Liverpool red mixed in with blue and yellow flags as fans showed solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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