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Chelsea’s injury problems have gone from bad to worse after Maxence Lacroix was forced to withdraw during their Carabao Cup showdown against Liverpool. The French defender appeared to suffer a hamstring issue during the first half at Anfield, adding further strain to Xabi Alonso’s already depleted squad.

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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.