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Former Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson has questioned the Anfield hierarchy's reluctance to hand Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister a contract extension amid reports of an upcoming engine-room rebuild. Despite remaining tied down until June 2028 after arriving from Brighton in 2023, the 27-year-old faces an uncertain future on Merseyside.

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.