Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has urged patience regarding the development of Estevao after the teenage sensation was again left on the sidelines during the Blues' Carabao Cup exit against Liverpool. Despite growing clamour from the Stamford Bridge faithful to see more of the Brazilian forward, Alonso insists that the player is still adapting to the unique physical requirements of English football.
Liverpool have opened fresh discussions with the representatives of Monaco playmaker Lamine Camara as they look to bolster their engine room in the upcoming winter transfer window. The Merseyside outfit have moved to the front of the queue after domestic rivals Chelsea cooled their previous interest to pursue Bournemouth talent Alex Scott.
Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has warned the Merseyside club against bringing Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield amid his ongoing struggles in Spain. The ex-England international believes his old side must resist any temptation to re-sign the 28-year-old player following a difficult spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has described the Carabao Cup as the club's "least important" priority of the season after his side suffered a narrow defeat at Anfield. The Blues were eliminated by Liverpool on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw in the fourth round of the competition.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has admitted that Bournemouth was the one opponent he desperately hoped to avoid in the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw. Despite his reservations, the Spaniard is now set for an emotional reunion with his former club after the Reds successfully navigated a tense fourth-round clash against Chelsea.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lauded the bravery of his teenage stars following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, with several academy graduates playing pivotal roles.
Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City take on League One side Bradford City. Fleetwood Town, who knocked Arsenal out on penalties, will welcome Everton or Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace face Sunderland in an all-Premier League tie, with all four games set for the week commencing December 14.
Joe Gomez was the unlikely hero as Liverpool edged past Xabi Alonso's Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Chelsea exited the Carabao Cup following a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout loss to Liverpool at Anfield. Despite Morgan Rogers converting from the spot in normal time, Wesley Fofana's missed penalty proved costly in a tense fourth-round encounter.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to absorb the pain of their shock Carabao Cup exit before turning their focus toward a massive Premier League showdown. The Gunners were stunned by League Two opposition on Wednesday night, leaving the Spaniard searching for answers ahead of a difficult trip to Merseyside.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has opened up on the psychological impact of the club's recent winning streak as they prepare for a high-stakes Carabao Cup encounter. The Reds boss believes that the feeling of securing three points has become a habit his squad is desperate to maintain.
Alexis Mac Allister looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool in the near future as the club begins planning for a significant overhaul of their midfield options, according to reports. The Argentine international, who has been a standout performer this season, has expressed his disappointment at the lack of a new contract offer despite his commitment to the Merseyside giants.
Arsenal have been hit by a devastating triple injury blow just as they prepare for a high-stakes Premier League showdown with Liverpool. Mikel Arteta has confirmed that several key first-team stars missed the club's midweek humiliating defeat to Fleetwood Town and are now facing a race against time to be fit for the weekend.
Xabi Alonso has insisted he will celebrate if Chelsea score against his former club Liverpool in the Carabao Cup at Anfield. The Blues must do it without star Brazilian striker Joao Pedro, who faces weeks on the sidelines with a thigh problem picked up in training on the eve of Saturday's dismal 2-0 derby defeat by Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.