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Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 28). Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-xi-vs-liverpool-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-carabao-cup-2026-today-b1302517.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-28 · by Arthur Ferridge

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso provided an update on injuries ahead of their Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, confirming that Joao Pedro will be out for several weeks due to a thigh injury. Alonso is expected to field a strong lineup despite keeping one eye on upcoming matches, including the Premier League fixture against Manchester United. The article details potential starting lineups and notes that Mike Penders will continue as goalkeeper despite recent errors.
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On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Chelsea and Liverpool faced each other in a crucial Carabao Cup match at Anfield. The game ended in a dramatic penalty shootout where Liverpool emerged victorious with a score of 6-5 against Chelsea to advance to the quarterfinals. Key players for Chelsea like Joao Pedro were ruled out due to injury, while Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iraola secured his team’s progression despite facing his former club and childhood friend Xabi Alonso's Chelsea side. The match saw both teams fielding predicted lineups based on current injuries and suspensions including suspended player Palmer from Chelsea.

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“The articles discuss different matches and timelines for Joao Pedro's injury, with Article A focusing on an injury before a match against Tottenham and Article B providing an update after that and looking ahead to a Carabao Cup game against Liverpool.”
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🔮 He came off the bench in the second half to formalise his return to action but could not affect a comeback as Lisandro Martinez was sent off, leaving his team-mates fighting an uphill battle.
🔮 Whether he will win the title this season is more a question of ‘when’ than ‘if’.
🔮 He came off the bench in the second half to formalise his return to action but could not affect a comeback as Lisandro Martinez was sent off, leaving his team-mates fighting an uphill battle.
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🔮 They will end this weekend in eighth place, six points adrift of leaders Middlesbrough.
🔮 Cole Palmer duly dispatched it to make it 2-0, though the margin of victory might have been much wider as Estevao saw a pair of goals ruled out for marginal offsides.
🔮 But the player himself has now suggested he will be with the squad on Merseyside.
🔮 Read More Asked what his instructions were on the day, he said: "To try to occupy defenders in whatever space it may be.
🔮 Cole Palmer’s penalty made it 2-0, but the scoreline could have been far more one-sided as Estevao saw a pair of goals ruled out for marginal offsides.
🔮 A third defeat in a row, which made it nine matches without a win in all competitions for the first time since 1988-89, brought the inevitable chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from home fans, but what will hurt most for United’s beleaguered manager will be the way he was let down yet again by senior players.
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Doubt: Chavarria Injured: Joao Pedro, James, Martinez, Gittens Suspended: Palmer Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday October 28, 2026 Venue: Anfield How to watch: ITV and Sky Sports We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies. Gambling can be addictive, always play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose.
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“He [Joao Pedro] has an injury of his thigh and he is going to be out for a few weeks,” Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday. asserted
Alonso → have → Tuesday
“Let’s see how many. asserted
’s → let → ?
We don’t want to predict on that, but he is not ready for the next games.” asserted
he → want → games
Alonso experimented against Tottenham with Morgan Rogers deployed up front, but that did not work. asserted
that → experiment → front
He is expected to name a strong side as he chases a much-needed win at former home Anfield this evening. asserted
he → expect → Anfield
Alonso confirmed at his pre-match press conference that Danny Welbeck and Estevao would be in the squad to meet Liverpool, and both can expect to start against the injury-hit Reds. asserted
both → confirm → Reds
Rogers will slot back into one of the twin No10 positions. asserted
Rogers → slot → positions
Elsewhere, there will be changes as Chelsea keep one eye on the Saturday lunchtime visit of struggling Manchester United to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. asserted
Chelsea → keep → League
Alonso has thrown his support behind Mike Penders in spite of the awful error he made against Spurs, and, with usual No1 Emi Martinez still out with a broken jaw, he will keep his place. asserted
he → throw → place
Moises Caicedo will start again in midfield, but Romeo Lavia will likely come in for Jordan Henderson, with the veteran due a rest after playing 90 minutes in each of Chelsea’s last three matches. asserted
veteran → start → matches
It is not absolutely clear whether Pep Chavarria is fit to feature here, meaning Malo Gusto and Marco Palestra should take up space on the flanks. asserted
Gusto → feature → flanks
Wesley Fofana can come in to freshen up the back three. asserted
Fofana → come → back
Read More Alonso also confirmed that summer signing Emmanuel Emegha will be in the squad, but he is not expected to start as his wait for a Chelsea debut drags on. asserted
wait → read → debut
Captain Reece James remains sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery. asserted
he → remain → surgery
Jamie Gittens is closing in on a return from an ankle injury, but tonight’s game will come too soon. asserted
game → close → injury
Doubt: Chavarria Injured: Joao Pedro, James, Martinez, Gittens Suspended: Palmer Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday October 28, 2026 Venue: Anfield How to watch: ITV and Sky Sports We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies. Gambling can be addictive, always play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. asserted
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you → have → limits
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