Matsumoto Yamaga Panoramica

'Trust me!' - Alonso explains Estevao absence in Carabao Cup

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 v Chelsea - Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Alonso: Carabao Cup 'LEAST important' for Chelsea

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.

Iraola hails Liverpool youngsters after Chelsea win

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.

Carabao Cup draw: Kind to City, tough on Liverpool

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.

Liverpool player ratings: Gomez and Mamardashvili edge out Chelsea

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 player ratings: Rogers shines in Anfield shootout loss

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.

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Pos	Squadra	G	V	P	S	GF	GS	+/-	Pt.	Forma
13	Gainare Tottori	13	4	3	6	13	23	-10	15	D S D S V
14	Fukushima United	13	4	2	7	26	29	-3	14	V V S D S
15	Matsumoto Yamaga	13	3	5	5	12	15	-3	14	S V S V S
16	Tochigi SC	13	3	5	5	12	16	-4	14	D V S S D
17	Reilac Shiga	13	4	2	7	17	24	-7	14	S S S D D

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