Liverpool set to face Chelsea in EFL Cup clash at Anfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night in the EFL Cup. Coming off a 2-0 win over Brighton, Liverpool aims to build momentum. Manager Andoni Iraola is expected to implement a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kostas Tsimikas, Trey Nyoni, and Rio Ngumoha likely starting. Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to be in goal, as the Reds prepare to defend against their London rivals.
- •Match scheduled for October 26, 2026.
- •Liverpool comes off a recent win against Brighton.
- •Giorgi Mamardashvili will start in goal for Liverpool.
- •Kostas Tsimikas and Trey Nyoni expected to feature prominently.
- •Liverpool's formation will be 4-2-3-1.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tsimikas, Nyoni And Ngumoha To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Chelsea
"Liverpool will welcome Chelsea at Anfield this Wednesday night as they look to secure a victory at home in the EFL Cup. The Reds managed to earn a solid 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion recently,...
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