Fulham may have taken a one-goal deficit before kick-off at Anfield but will head back down to London disappointed not to have claimed a scalp on Merseyside.
The Cottagers looked to be holding onto the lead provided through a classy 19th minute William goal but a deflected Curtis Jones strike saw Jurgen Klopp's men seize the impetus. Cody Gakpo had the ball in the net just minutes later and the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final finished at 2-1.
Marco Silva's side will go into the reverse fixture later this month with the belief that a home win can still see them into a first League Cup final. Here's how the players rated on Wednesday night.
13. Tom Cairney - 6
A respectable cameo. Perhaps could have had more influence with more time. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
14. Sasa Lukic - 4
Did little to change the game and saw a late challenge given as a foul. | Getty Images
15. Marek Rodak - N/A
Unused sub. | Getty Images
16. Kenny Tete - N/A
Unused sub. | Getty Images