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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.

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.