EFL Cup 2016/17: Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25:  Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides second goal with his team mates during the EFL Cup fourth round match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on October 25, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Liverpool booked a place in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup thanks to a 2-1 victory over Spurs

#4 Michel Vorm kept Spurs in the game

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21:  Michel Vorm of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the  EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Vorm was exceptional against Liverpool

Michel Vorm made just his second start of the campaign as the Dutch custodian fails to get many opportunities to feature in the league under Pochettino. But he proved he was deserving of his place as he kept Lilywhites in the game thanks to some brilliant saves.

He stopped Sturridge from scoring a hattrick as the English international had a number of shots on target but was denied by the imposing Vorm. He also made other important saves from Marko Grujic and Georginio Wijnaldum and the second choice keeper will hope for more chances following his stellar showing.

He was shouting at his defenders and was very vocal throughout the game and looked more assured to deal with the aerial threats than his counterpart, Simon Mignolet. Vorm is good enough to be the starting goalkeeper in most teams, getting regular football for the London team is difficult because of a certain Hugo Lloris.

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