Liverpool vs Chelsea: How to Watch the Carabao Cup Clash Live and Free
The Carabao Cup sees Liverpool face off against Chelsea, with former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso making his first return to Anfield as Chelsea's manager. Alonso, once a key player during Liverpool's fierce rivalry with Chelsea, chose to join Stamford Bridge this summer rather than wait for a chance to manage at Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola took charge of Liverpool after Arne Slot’s departure, guiding the team to four straight wins, including a recent victory over Brighton.
Chelsea suffered a loss against Tottenham last weekend and will miss suspended Cole Palmer, while striker Joao Pedro is sidelined with injury for several weeks. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will also return to Anfield wearing Chelsea colors as both teams battle for a spot in the quarter-finals.
TV Channel and Viewing Options
The match will be available on Sky Sports and ITV. Sky Sports Main Event begins coverage at 7pm, with ITV1 starting at 7:30pm. Kick-off is set for 8pm, followed by the fourth-round draw.
Team News and Possible Lineups
Liverpool are monitoring Florian Wirtz's ankle injury and will decide late if he can play. Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz remain doubtful due to thigh and knee issues that have kept them out of the last two matches.
Manager Iraola plans to rotate players, possibly bringing in Lewis Koumas, Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha, and Kostas Tsimikas. Injuries still rule out Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Jeremie Frimpong.
Chelsea will be without Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer, who is suspended after his red card. Morgan Rogers led the attack recently but struggled, so Alonso might start 35-year-old signing Danny Welbeck, who has featured in both previous Carabao Cup matches this season. Estevao may get more playing time, and Mike Penders will stay in goal despite a recent mistake, as Emiliano Martinez recovers from a fractured jaw.
Projected 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
