We know Jurgen Klopp will have actually very much enjoyed watching his second string put on such a stellar performance last night.
Curtis Jones and Taki Minamino were sublime and will provide him options going through this campaign – highlighted in the 7-2 win.
But this video that did the rounds on Twitter of the manager looking in serious pain on Lincoln’s bench – despite his team being 4-0 up – is… funny!
The boss has always had a tempestuous relationship with the EFL Cup and its schedulers – and let Pep Lijnders do the press-conference before this game.
But maybe with such excellent strength in depth, this season we can go and win it!