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Liverpool 1 – 1 Chelsea (6 – 5 pens): Player ratings as the Blues exit on penalties

Chelsea exit the Carabao Cup after losing to Liverpool on penalties. Read our player ratings from the 1-1 draw and see who impressed and who disappointed.

By James Fudge · The Pride Of London

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:19 AM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after losing 6-5 on penalties to Liverpool following a 1-1 draw.
Morgan Rogers scored a penalty in normal time and also converted during the shootout for Chelsea.
Wesley Fofana gave away a penalty during the match and missed the decisive spot-kick in the shootout.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a 6-5 penalty shootout loss following a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea's goal from the penalty spot in normal time, while goalkeeper Mike Penders produced several notable saves. However, Wesley Fofana conceded a penalty during regulation and subsequently missed the decisive spot-kick in the shootout.

Author James Fudge evaluated the Chelsea squad, giving low ratings to Fofana and Malo Gusto for inconsistent performances. Meanwhile, defender Maxence Lacroix was forced off early with a suspected hamstring injury, creating a new fitness concern for manager Xabi Alonso.

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Liverpool 1 – 1 Chelsea (6 – 5 pens): Player ratings as the Blues exit on penalties

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