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Liverpool vs Chelsea: How to Watch the Carabao Cup Clash Live

Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso comes back to Anfield, now leading Chelsea as their manager for the first time. Alonso made his mark at Liverpool during a heated rivalry with Chelsea but chose to join the Blues this summer instead of waiting for a chance to manage Liverpool.

Andoni Iraola, another Basque and former Bournemouth manager, took over Liverpool after Arne Slot's departure. He has led the Reds to four straight wins following their recent success against Brighton.

Alonso's Chelsea side recently lost to Tottenham and will miss suspended midfielder Cole Palmer. Striker Joao Pedro is also sidelined with an injury for a few weeks. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson returns to Anfield playing for Chelsea’s midfield. The match will decide who progresses to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Broadcast Details

The match will be available on Sky Sports and ITV. Sky Sports Main Event coverage starts at 7pm, while ITV1 begins its broadcast at 7:30pm. Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm, with the draw for the next round following the game.

Team Updates

  • Liverpool may wait until the last moment to confirm if Florian Wirtz, nursing an ankle injury, can play.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are doubtful due to thigh and knee issues, missing the last two games.
  • Manager Iraola plans to rotate the squad, potentially bringing in Lewis Koumas, Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha, and Kostas Tsimikas.
  • Injured players Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Jeremie Frimpong remain out.
  • Chelsea will be without Joao Pedro for several weeks and Cole Palmer due to suspension.
  • Morgan Rogers led the attack last weekend with limited impact; Alonso might start Danny Welbeck, 35, who has appeared in both previous Carabao Cup matches this season.
  • Estevao might get more playing time, while Mike Penders stays in goal despite a recent mistake; Emiliano Martinez continues recovery from a fractured jaw.

Expected Starting Lineups

  • Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Araujo, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Ngumoha, Nyoni, Gakpo; Koumas
  • Chelsea XI: Penders; Palestra, Lacroix, Colwill, Gusto; Henderson, Caicedo; Quenda, Estevao, Rogers; Welbeck

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