Chelsea prepares for EFL Cup clash against Liverpool with a rotated squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Chelsea faces Liverpool in the EFL Cup tonight as manager Xabi Alonso prepares a team with several changes. Injuries to Joao Pedro, Reece James, and Emi Martinez, along with Cole Palmer's suspension, force Alonso to make adjustments. Key players like Mike Penders will start in goal, while Wesley Fofana and Maxence Lacroix are set to anchor the defense. In midfield, Valentin Barco and Romeo Lavia will likely feature prominently. The match is currently ongoing, with Alonso experimenting with his lineup against his former team.
- •Chelsea faces Liverpool in the EFL Cup tonight.
- •Xabi Alonso struggles with injuries and suspensions.
- •Mike Penders starts in goal to regain confidence.
- •Wesley Fofana returns to the defense.
- •The match is currently in progress.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Predicted XI: Brazilian starlet finally gets his chance as Alonso mixes up the rotation
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