Liverpool's youngest ever XI suffer 5-0 thumping against Aston Villa in Carabao Cup

European champions Liverpool crashed out for Carabao Cup on Tuesday after a 0-5 thumping at hands of Aston Villa at Villa Park in ir quarter-final. While first team prepares for ir FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp is expected to t have too many qualms about defeat. Keep reading as we discuss Aston Villa vs Liverpool highlights and player ratings.

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Carabao Cup: Aston Villa vs Liverpool highlights

Liverpool's U-23 coach Neil Critchley took charge of youngest-ever side Liverpool fielded for ir Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa. While a 0-5 result does sound harsh, youngsters tried ir best to match up with opposition's senior players, albeit in flashes. Cor Hourihane opened scoring in 14th minute after his free kick evaded everyone before finding back of net. Dean Smith's side scored at regular intervals, reafter taking scoreline to 4-0 even before first half ended. Jonathan Kodjia scored a quickfire brace to signify gulf in quality among two sides. Liverpool were a much-improved side after break pushing for a consolation goal in an orwise done game. Aston Villa goalkeeper Orjan Haskjold Nyland made some fine saves before Wesley made it 5-0 after combining well with Trezeguet in dying minutes of game. match ended at 5-0 in hosts Aston Villa's favour.

16-year-old Harvey Elliott was pick of bunch for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp should have been pleased to see young guns get some valuable experience. After Carabao Cup loss, senior team will be in action next in Qatar, aiming to win ir first FIFA Club World Cup. match is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18 at 11:00 PM IST.

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Carabao Cup: Aston Villa vs Liverpool highlights and player ratings

Aston Villa

Orjan Haskjold Nyland (GK) - 6/10

Ahmed El Mohamady - 7/10

James Chester - 6/10

Ezri Konsa - 6/10

Neil Taylor - 6.5//10

Henri Lansbury - 6.5/10

Douglas Luiz - 7/10

Cor Hourihane - 7/10

Jota - 7.5/10

Jonathan Kodjia - 8/10

Trezeguet - 7.5/10

Substitutes: Wesley - 7/10, Kortney Hause - 6/10

Liverpool

Caoimhin Kelleher (GK) - 5/10

Tony Gallacher - 5.5/10

Morgan Boyes - 5/10

Sepp van den Barg - 6/10

Ki-Jana Hoever - 5/10

Isaac Christie-Davis - 6/10

Pedro Chirivella - 5.5/10

Herbie Kane - 6/10

Luis Longstaff - 5.5/10

Thomas Hill - 5/10

Harvey Elliott - 5.5/10

Substitutes: Jack Bearne - 5.5/10, Leighton Clarkson - NA, James rris - NA

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