Liverpool vs Chelsea: How to Watch the Carabao Cup Clash Live and Free
The Carabao Cup match between Liverpool and Chelsea will see former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso return to Anfield as the Blues' manager for the first time. Alonso, once a midfield legend at Liverpool during their peak rivalry with Chelsea, moved to Stamford Bridge this summer instead of waiting for an opening at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola, the new Liverpool boss who took charge after Arne Slot's departure, has already led the Reds to four straight wins following Sunday's success over Brighton.
Alonso’s Chelsea recently lost a derby against Tottenham and will miss suspended Cole Palmer and injured striker Joao Pedro. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will also return to Anfield, now representing Chelsea’s midfield. Both teams are battling for a spot in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Where to Watch Liverpool vs Chelsea?
You can watch the game on Sky Sports or ITV. Sky Sports Main Event coverage starts at 7pm, while ITV 1 begins at 7:30pm. The match kicks off at 8pm, with the fourth-round draw following the game.
Team Updates and Player Availability
Liverpool may decide late on whether Florian Wirtz, dealing with an ankle issue, will play. Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz remain doubtful due to thigh and knee injuries, sidelining them for the last two games.
Iraola plans to rotate his squad, possibly including Lewis Koumas, Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha, and Kostas Tsimikas. The team still lacks Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Jeremie Frimpong due to injuries.
Chelsea will be without Joao Pedro for several weeks, and Cole Palmer is suspended after a red card against Tottenham. Morgan Rogers led the attack recently but failed to make a big impact, so Alonso might start Danny Welbeck, a 35-year-old summer signing who played in both earlier Carabao Cup matches.
Estevao could get more playing time, and Mike Penders will keep goal despite a mistake against Tottenham since Emiliano Martinez remains out with a fractured jaw.
Predicted Starting Line-ups
- 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
