Liverpool hero Kostas Tsimikas asked Jurgen Klopp if he could take his team's seventh penalty in the shootout against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
It proved to be an inspired request as the popular Greek defender would go on to strike the winning spot kick and secure cup delight after a hard-fought affair on Saturday afternoon. Tsimikas converted from 12 yards after a crucial miss from Mason Mount, who was denied by Alisson.
The left-back - who replaced Andy Robertson in extra-time - wheeled away in emphatic celebration as his effort found the back of the net, while the red side of Wembley went wild for their second trophy of the season. Speaking after the match, Tsimikas explained how he requested his place in the penalty-taking pecking order during a chat with Klopp ahead of the shootout.
