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

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 28). Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-xi-vs-liverpool-starting-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 boss Xabi Alonso confirmed Joao Pedro will miss several weeks due to a thigh injury as he prepares for Chelsea's Carabao Cup match against Liverpool on October 28, 2026. Alonso is expected to field a strong team despite the setback, with Danny Welbeck leading the attack and Mike Penders starting in goal despite recent errors. The lineup includes familiar faces like Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in midfield, along with new starters such as Pedro Neto and Jordan Henderson.
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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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Read More Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Colwill, Suboloye, Palestra, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Estevao, Quenda, Emegha Injured: Chavarria, 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
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“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
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Alonso experimented against Tottenham with Morgan Rogers deployed up front, but that did not work. asserted
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He is expected to name a strong side as he chases a much-needed win at former home Anfield this evening. asserted
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Alonso confirmed at his pre-match press conference that Danny Welbeck and Estevao would be in the squad to meet Liverpool, but only one gets the nod. asserted
one → confirm → nod
Estevao remains on the bench, with Welbeck leading the line from Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto and Jordan Henderson. asserted
Welbeck → remain → Rogers
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, with Romeo Lavia coming in to partner him. asserted
Lavia → start → him
Pep Chavarria misses out again through injury, with Malo Gusto and Josh Acheampong taking up space on the flanks. asserted
Gusto → miss → flanks
Wesley Fofana can come in to freshen up the back three. asserted
Fofana → come → back
Read More Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Colwill, Suboloye, Palestra, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Estevao, Quenda, Emegha Injured: Chavarria, 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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