Chelsea visit Liverpool in Carabao Cup last-16 tie
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 18:20 · Archive
Chelsea travel to Anfield for a Carabao Cup last-16 match against Liverpool.
Chelsea travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last-16. Xabi Alonso, a former Liverpool midfielder, returns to the ground as Chelsea manager for the first time since joining the club in the summer. The Independent Sport reports that fellow Basque Andoni Iraola took over at Liverpool following Arne Slot's departure, and has overseen four consecutive wins following Sunday's victory over Brighton.
Chelsea will be without suspended midfielder Cole Palmer for the fixture. Striker Joao Pedro has been ruled out for a 'few weeks' with an injury. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will make his return to Anfield as part of the Chelsea midfield.
Essex Standard reports that Chelsea Under-21s captain Olutayo Subuloye, an 18-year-old defender, has travelled with Alonso's squad and could feature on the bench. Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, a 16-year-old midfielder who became Chelsea's youngest-ever Premier League player last month, is also part of the group. Summer signing Emmanuel Emegha, who joined from Strasbourg in July, could make his competitive debut.
How it is being reported
- Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup todayAndoni Iraola has some huge decisions to make for Anfield showdownEvening Standard · 28 Oct, 18:49
- Liverpool vs Chelsea - Carabao Cup: Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield for a place in the quarter-finals up with grabs plus updates from Manchester City vs BrightonFollow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as Liverpool host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, plus updates from Manchester City's clash with Brighton.Daily Mail Sport · 28 Oct, 18:30
- Liverpool vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League heavyweights clash in Carabao Cup fourth roundFormer Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield but can his Chelsea side cause an upset in the league cup?Independent Sport · 28 Oct, 18:00
- Chelsea youngster called up for Liverpool clash as forgotten signing eyes debutXabi Alonso rotates his squad for Carabao Cup last-16 trip to AnfieldEvening Standard · 28 Oct, 16:32
In this story: Chelsea · Liverpool · Xabi Alonso · Cole Palmer · Joao Pedro · Jordan Henderson · Anfield
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