Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists they did not deserve their Capital One Cup semifinal defeat at Chelsea.
The Blues edged the tie 2-1 on aggregate after last night's 1-0 win.
"I think we were the better side over the two games, but ultimately you've got to get the place in the final," assessed the manager after the final whistle.
"I think the goalkeeper for them has won them the tie really. Performance-wise, we were outstanding. Again tonight, some of our play was very good and we created chances.
"There weren't going to be many chances in the game for both sides, but certainly in the first half we created enough to maybe get a couple of goals.
"But their 'keeper made some very good saves and ultimately, I think, has won them the tie.
"I sit here with pride. There's disappointment we haven't got through, but Chelsea arrived at the top of their game when they came to Anfield last week and we were outstanding and should have won that game.
"Tonight we were very, very good again. The learning for us is to make the next step - you saw a lot of young players out there working, and now we've got to make the next step and try to go on and win a trophy."
