Chelsea are set to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup final on February 27 (2022).
EFL Cup final: Chelsea vs Liverpool preview
The Blues' two victories over Tottenham helped them to advance from the semi-finals.
Liverpool, meanwhile, met Arsenal in the previous stage. One of the games ended with a goalless draw, while the Reds' win in the second leg secured their place in the final.
Chelsea vs Liverpool: EFL Cup head-to-head
Chelsea and Liverpool's teams have previously met each other 52 times in the EFL Cup.
- Chelsea wins – 19
- Draws – 16
- Liverpool wins – 17
Chelsea's titles in the competition:
5
Liverpool's titles in the competition:
8
Chelsea vs Liverpool team news ahead of EFL Cup final
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell and Andreas Christensen will be out of action with fitness issues. Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech are doubtful to feature after picking injuries against Champions League opponents Lille in the midweek.
Mason Mount, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi are back to training, however, they are not likely to be in the Blues' starting XI.
Chelsea confirmed squad vs Liverpool
Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcus Bettinelli.
Defenders: Antonio Rudiger, Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah, Marcos Alonso, Reece James, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Kenedy.
Midfielders: Mason Mount, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Saul Niguez, Jorginho, Ross Barkley.
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner.
Liverpool have one unavailable at the moment - Roberto Firmino.
Thomas Tuchel's side have just won the FIFA Club World Cup and will be hoping to have such success at the Carabao Cup final as well. However, Jurgen Klopp's team have proven to be strong candidates for this role as well.
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Caomihin Kelleher is going to start in the Carabao Cup final.
Liverpool confirmed squad vs Chelsea
Goalkeepers: Adrian, Alisson Becker, Caoimhin Kelleher.
Defenders: Andy Robertson, Billy Koumetio, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip, Kostas Tsimikas, Neco Williams, Owen Beck, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk.
Midfielders: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Curtis Jones, Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Fabinho, Harvey Elliott, James Balagizi, James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Leighton Clarkson, Melkamu Frauendorf, Naby Keita, Thiago Alcantara, Tyler Morton.
Forwards: Diogo Jota, Divock Origi, Kaide Gordon, Luis Diaz, Max Woltman, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Takumi Minamino.
Chelsea
Carabao Cup form
W W W D D
Premier League form
W W D L D
Liverpool
Carabao Cup form
W D D W W
Premier League form
W W W W W
Chelsea vs Liverpool: Predicted Line Ups
Chelsea vs Liverpool: Probable Line Ups
Chelsea vs Liverpool: EFL Cup final prediction
Chelsea – 38% win
Draw – 8%
Liverpool – 54% win
Chelsea vs Liverpool: Where to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
The EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool will kick off at 4:30 pm (UK time) on February 27.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD
at 4:30 pm
Ireland: Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, SKY GO Extra
at 5:30 pm
United States: ESPN+
at 8:30 am PT
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