Carabao Cup news

Ted Curd has been named on the bench for Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Middlesbrough, weeks after his loan at Hashtag United ended.

Mauricio Pochettino has blamed Chelsea's poor form under Graham Potter and Frank Lampard for the flat atmosphere at Stamford Bridge in 2023-24.

The former midfielder is on the cusp of making history at the Riverside, which could earn him a one-way ticket back to Old Trafford

It's proving to be a gruelling transition under the Argentine at Stamford Bridge, but this was never likely to be a quick fix

The unpredictable Uruguayan is a player that opposition fans love to mock, but the 24-year-old might have the last laugh

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku will not be returning from a hip injury ahead of schedule, with Malo Gusto joining him on the treatment table.

Mauricio Pochettino admits he is worried about the fitness of Christopher Nkunku but gave a positive update on Ben Chilwell and Benoit Badiashile.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp labelled Darwin Nunez as "unlucky" when trying to explain his struggles in front of goal.

Jurgen Klopp joked that young full-back Conor Bradley would likely "fall asleep in the dressing room" after his team's 2-1 win against Fulham.

The Reds stumbled through much of the semi-final first leg but had the determination required to turn things around

Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has savaged Noni Madueke after the Blues' dismal defeat to Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.

Mauricio Pochettino has explained what happened after Chelsea's dismal loss to Middlesbrough, which saw Thiago Silva confront angry travelling fans.

Pochettino's tenure sunk to new depths as defeat to second-tier Boro' leaves his side with work to do in two weeks time

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Christopher Nkunku is recovering from his injury setback, but is still sidelined.

VAR will not be in use across the Carabao Cup semi-finals, with Middlesbrough's involvement leading to the decision to level the playing field.

Manchester United will be without Andre Onana and Sofyan Amrabat for a few games due the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

Mohamed Salah is set to jet off to the Ivory Coast to play in the African Cup of Nations with Egypt and he will miss some crucial Liverpool fixtures.