The Liverpool vs Chelsea EFL Cup fourth-round match will take place on Wednesday, October 28, at Anfield. The Liverpool vs Chelsea match will pit two of the top teams in England against each other for a place in the EFL Cup quarterfinals.
Chelsea lost to Tottenham Hotspur at home over the weekend, while Liverpool handed Brighton & Hove Albion their first defeat of the season. Hence, the Reds will be the more confident team going into the Liverpool vs Chelsea match.
Here are two things to watch out for in the Liverpool vs Chelsea match.
Two Things to Watch Out for in Liverpool vs Chelsea EFL Cup Match
#1. Both Teams Giving Fringe Players a Chance
Both teams are likely to give some of their squad players a chance in the Liverpool vs Chelsea match on Wednesday.
Liverpool are likely to play Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez, Konstantinos Tsimikas and Lewis Koumas, who are normally not part of their starting XI. On the other hand, Chelsea might start Danny Welbeck, Marco Palestra and Romeo Lavia, none of whom see regular first-team action for the club.
The EFL Cup is an important tournament, but not as important as the Premier League or the UEFA Champions League.
Hence, both Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso might think of playing their fringe players in the match and thereby give some of their regular starters some much-needed rest.
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#2. Chelsea Defence Dealing With Liverpool’s Attack
Chelsea have struggled to keep clean sheets this season, and their defence has often been found wanting. In such a scenario, the Liverpool forwards will fancy their chances of scoring goals against the Chelsea defence.
The likes of Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz might be licking their lips at the prospect of facing the Chelsea defence. Kumar might also be hopeful of scoring, should he start for the Reds in the Liverpool vs Chelsea match.
If Moises Caicedo does not play, it will put more pressure on the Chelsea defence, as they have lacked another top-class defensive midfielder. In Caicedo’s absence, it will be even tougher for the Chelsea defence to withstand the onslaught of the Liverpool attackers. It also remains to be seen whether Alonso makes a switch to a back-four.
Extra Time Notes
There is room for improvement for both Liverpool and Chelsea. Both are being led by managers in their debut season for the respective clubs, and hence, both have points to prove.
Chelsea’s defence is their weak point, and Liverpool will know that too well. However, if Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are rested in the Liverpool vs Chelsea match, their attack will not be the same either.
Hence, it might turn out to be an exciting match. It is unlikely that the trio of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro will be on the pitch, and the likes of Welbeck will be raring to go in the match.
Chelsea are not playing European football this season, and as a result, Alonso may go deeper in the domestic competitions. However, winning in the Liverpool vs Chelsea match will not be easy for them, as the Reds are always a formidable proposition in front of their supporters at home.
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