Chelsea have been hit with a significant setback ahead of their midweek Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool, with Xabi Alonso confirming that Joao Pedro is set for a spell on the sidelines. The Brazilian forward was a surprise omission from the squad that faced Tottenham at the weekend and is now expected to miss several weeks of action.
Comprehensive match preview of Liverpool vs Chelsea in the EFL Cup as Andoni Iraola's side looks to be finding its feet at Anfield. Can an out-of-sorts Chelsea spring a surprise?
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted that Mohamed Salah's legendary impact at Anfield may never be truly replicated by a single individual. However, the Dutch defender remains confident that the club's expensive new attacking trident is finally beginning to find its rhythm in the post-Salah era.
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