Carabao Cup: Chelsea vs Liverpool Live
Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool
Chelsea vs Liverpool is a rematch of the 2021-22 Carabao Cup final, as will compete at Wembley on Sunday afternoon to win the first domestic trophy of the 2023-24 season. Jurgen Klopp’s team defeated Chelsea in a penalty shootout two years ago and are favored by many to do so again, despite having several key players missing from their lineup.
After enduring five challenging years without winning any trophies as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, Mauricio Pochettino, who is now leading Chelsea, is on the brink of potentially winning a significant honor in English football. This achievement seemed unlikely for Chelsea at the start of the season, as they were considered a mid-table team.
Despite having to play an extra match compared to Liverpool due to not qualifying for Europe, Chelsea managed to overcome AFC Wimbledon, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, and Middlesbrough to reach the EFL Cup final. Chelsea’s opponents, Middlesbrough, initially led in the semi-final with a 1-0 victory, but Chelsea responded strongly with a 6-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
This victory secured their spot in their 10th EFL Cup final, where they aim to win the tournament for the sixth time. However, Chelsea has faced disappointment in their last two EFL Cup final appearances, losing in penalty shootouts. There is a risk that Chelsea could make unwanted history by becoming the first team to lose six consecutive domestic cup finals.
On a positive note, Pochettino’s team enters the final with a three-game unbeaten streak, including wins against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, and a draw with Manchester City, where a deflected Rodri goal breached Chelsea’s defense.
Leicester City, Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Fulham did not face a solid Liverpool defense in their recent matches. Despite Liverpool conceding goals in all their EFL Cup games this season, their ability to score multiple goals and make impressive comebacks has them on the verge of achieving a historic quadruple. Jurgen Klopp will be managing Liverpool for the last time in the EFL Cup on Sunday, aiming to secure their tenth tournament victory and make their 14th appearance in the final, which would be a record.
Liverpool has only lost four of their previous 13 EFL Cup finals, but their fans might be prepared for a tense match this weekend, as their recent final appearances have been decided by penalty shootouts. Liverpool is also competing for success in the Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup, coming off three consecutive wins with at least three goals scored in each, although they have been conceding in their recent matches.
Head-to-head
Less than a month has passed since the Carabao Cup finalists last faced each other. Liverpool emerged victorious with a strong 4-1 win in their recent Premier League match. This win for Liverpool marked the end of a series of seven consecutive draws in the previous meetings between these two teams.
Prediction
Pochettino believes that Chelsea have found a new level of performance since their defeat to Liverpool, and he is determined to win a major trophy in English football. Liverpool has consistently conceded goals in the Carabao Cup this season, and their success in the Carabao Cup final may depend on the availability of key players like Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai. Despite concerns about Chelsea’s performance in cup finals, Liverpool’s resilience and reliance on lesser-known players make them the favored team to win the title.
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