Red youngster reacts after helping his side book quarter-final place

Jayden Danns has claimed it was ‘a dream come true’ to score a brace in Liverpool’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Southampton.

On Wednesday night, the 18-year-old found the back of the net twice in the second-half – after Lewis Koumas had opened the scoring – to help wrap up the win.

Danns found the back of the net initially after being played through by Harvey Elliott and applying a neat chip over the Saints goalkeeper.

Jayden Danns

He doubled his tally shortly afterwards after pouncing on a loose ball and making no mistake in a first-time finish, which ensured the win for the hosts.

Speaking to ITV afterwards, Danns said: ‘It’s a dream come true, I’ve supported the club since birth so to come on and score at the Kop end was unreal.

‘It doesn’t feel real to me, it feels like I’m in a movie. I don’t think I’ll sleep tonight!’

‘The second one was pure joy, I didn’t think it would come to me. I was happy with one, but when two come I just went sliding. I lost all composure.

‘[My dad, Neil] said last time when I made my debut he was crying so I don’t know what he’s going to be doing now.

‘He’s in the stands watching and so is my mum, brother, sister and nan. It’s unbelievable.’

It’s been a whirlwind week for Danns, who made his first-team debut seven days ago and  has played at Wembley in a cup final, as well as his FA Cup heroics.

Afterwards, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp compared Danns, and the rest of Liverpool’s young team, with darts World Championship runner-up Luke Littler.

‘It is a little bit like the new darts sensation, it is fine for tonight,’ said Klopp.

‘Tomorrow, leave the boys in the corner. Everyone who is with us, we should have our moments, they will have more moments than we expect.

‘Exceptional talents, of course it is not natural that a boy aged 18 is as calm as you like.

‘The second goal, calm as you like, he saw when Conor (Bradley) shot that the goalie cannot take it.

‘Don’t forget it when the transfer window opens, don’t (ask for) 12 signings!’

‘It Doesn’t Look Good’: Klopp Provides Update on Joel Matip’s Injury Situation, Confirms He Will be out for a long time

After Joel Matip hobbled off the field during Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Fulham on Sunday, manager Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool has expressed concerns that the player may be out for an extended period of time.

Midway through the second half at Anfield, the center back grabbed his right knee and was quickly replaced by Ibrahima Konate.

Regarding Matip’s possible layoff, Klopp acknowledged after the game that it was unlikely to be a “short one,” but he did not provide a more upbeat update on Tuesday before Liverpool’s trip to Sheffield United tomorrow.

“It appears unfavorable,” stated Klopp. “The scan is not yet complete.” We’re not sure how long.

Better news for supporters of Liverpool was that two more players were nearing full fitness.

Jurgen Klopp has suggested Matip is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines

In Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Diogo Jota and Alisson both sustained injuries, but Klopp indicated they are getting closer to joining the team again.

Yesterday, Jota was jogging outside. He is not participating in team training, but everything is moving in the correct manner, Klopp continued.

“Alisson will not be involved tomorrow, but he is closer.”

Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher struggled against Fulham in Alisson’s absence, giving up three goals

However, Klopp claimed he has no reservations about Kelleher’s ability and refused to place responsibility on the goalkeeper.

“I believe he performed admirably [against Fulham], but we give up two goals,” he remarked.

“Harry Wilson was not a fortunate one.” We are front-footed goalkeepers, according to Ali and our goalkeeping coach in the second one. Such incidents occur; they have nothing to do with quality; rather, they stem from philosophical issues.

Klopp has given Caoimhin Kelleher his backing after he had a difficult game against Fulham