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Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview, Team News and Prediction | Carabao Cup

Chelsea go up against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday with Thomas Tuchel’s men eyeing the coveted trophy.

The Blues last turned out midweek in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie and recorded a 2-0 win over French side Lille courtesy of goals from Kai Havertz and Christan Pulisic.

With their Premier League title push faltering as the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool race ahead, Chelsea will hope to make it count in the cup competition and clinch another piece of silverware under Tuchel’s management.

Liverpool are likely to be a stern opponent for the Stamford Bridge giants come Sunday in the English capital with the Merseyside Reds heading into the contest on the back of a 6-0 thumping of Leeds United.

WHEN & WHERE?

Date: Sunday 27 February

Time : 4:30 PM GMT

Venue: Wembley Stadium

TEAM NEWS

Tuchel would be worrying over the fitness of Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech after both players were forced off the pitch against Lille on Tuesday night.

England international duo Mason Mount and Reece James could be in line to earn berths in the matchday squad in what would come as a welcome boost on the injury front for Chelsea.

MATCH PREDICTION

Liverpool have been on top form of late and despite Chelsea’s encouraging results in cup finals under Thomas Tuchel’s charge, Jurgen Klopp’s men are the favourites to clinch the EFL Cup.

Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool

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