“How could he have made such a mistake. I’m just that he’s leaving soon. It’s too late for regrets” – According to Jamie Carragher, Jurgen Klopp committed a significant error, leading Liverpool to depart with nothing but remorse following their defeat to Manchester United.

Liverpool had Manchester United in a favorable position but failed to capitalize, ultimately letting them escape with a dramatic FA Cup loss.

The enduring Old Trafford cup curse continues to haunt Liverpool, casting a shadow over their hopes of a quadruple.

Despite historical odds stacked against them – it would have marked their first away knockout victory against Manchester United in over a century – their FA Cup quarter-final exit was largely self-inflicted.

Initially caught off guard by United’s aggressive start, Liverpool managed to take a 2-1 lead into halftime.

Their dominance in the second half highlighted the vast gap in quality between the two teams evident throughout the Premier League season.

However, despite numerous opportunities, Liverpool failed to extend their lead, partly due to wasteful finishing, exceptional goalkeeping from Andre Onana, and perhaps a hint of complacency.

Klopp’s substitutions, while aimed at maintaining momentum, instead disrupted the team’s rhythm.

Gakpo, Bradley, and Elliott’s contributions were mixed, with Elliott’s goal overshadowed by his role in United’s late winner.

Furthermore, fatigue became evident during extra time, raising questions about player rotation and the recent Europa League fixture against Sparta Prague.

United’s week-long rest ahead of the match proved advantageous.

Klopp acknowledged that the fixture was a step too far for his squad, which had admirably juggled multiple competitions despite injury setbacks.

For Liverpool fans, the heartbreaking loss evoked memories of past FA Cup defeats at Old Trafford, notably in 1999, serving as a painful reminder of missed opportunities.

However, unlike their past defeat, Liverpool’s prevailing sentiment as they traveled down the M62 was not disappointment but regret.

The outcome was unexpected, and while historical trends suggested it was a possibility, Liverpool will lament this missed opportunity. Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool will not include any more trips to Wembley.