Today at the iconic Anfield stadium, one of the most intense rivalries in English football will unfold. In the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, Liverpool face Chelsea. Both teams approach this encounter with serious ambitions and a desire to progress in pursuit of the prestigious trophy.
Matches between the Merseysiders and the Blues traditionally attract massive attention from fans worldwide, thanks to their uncompromising battles, high tempo, and star-studded line-ups. The knockout nature of this fixture adds an extra layer of intrigue, with neither side able to afford mistakes.
Starting line-ups and substitutes
Liverpool
Starting XI: Mamarashvili; Araujo, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravbakh, Nyoni, McConnell; Ngumoa, Gakpo, Kumas.
Substitutes: Alisson, Endo, Jake, Wirtz, Isak, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Barcola, Chambers.
Chelsea
Starting XI: Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Lacroix, Gusto; Caicedo (captain), Lavia, Henderson; Neto, Rogers, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Colwill, Subuloie, Palestra, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Estevao, Quenda, Emenga.
