Liverpool recovered from conceding inside the first minute to thrash Southampton 6-1 away in the League Cup quarterfinals Wednesday as Juergen Klopp's impressive start as manager continued. Divock Origi scored a hat trick — his first goals for Liverpool — after fellow striker Daniel Sturridge marked his latest return from injury with goals in the 25th and 29th minutes to spark the comeback. Jordon Ibe also netted as the Reds reached a record 16th League Cup semifinal, where they will play Stoke over two legs in January. Everton will play Manchester City in the other last-four match. Sadio Mane put Southampton in front at St. Mary's Stadium before the hosts' defense was shredded. Liverpool has won seven of its last eight games in all competitions under Klopp, who took charge in October, and looks unrecognizable from the one that struggled under predecessor Brendan Rodgers early this season. Away from home, the Reds are looking unstoppable and have scored 13 goals in total in wins at Chelsea, Manchester City, and Southampton under Klopp, whose high-pressing, high-energy game is paying off.
