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Team News: Xabi Alonso tweaks his formation with new midfielder added and Neto pushed up

Chelsea are taking on Liverpool in the EFL Cup tonight, and the teams are in! Xabi Alonso has rotated his team for tonight’s game. If…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:05 PM

Key Things to Know

Xabi Alonso added Romeo Lavia to Chelsea's midfield and moved Pedro Neto into an attacking front three.
Chelsea transitioned to a clear four-player defensive line against Liverpool, resting Levi Colwill for Wesley Fofana.
Danny Welbeck starts at center forward, flanked by Pedro Neto and Morgan Rogers.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has adjusted his lineup for Wednesday night's match against Liverpool, introducing a three-man midfield. Romeo Lavia joins Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson in the central setup, while Pedro Neto is pushed further upfield into a front three alongside Danny Welbeck and Morgan Rogers.

The tactical adjustment establishes a definitive back four featuring Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, and Wesley Fofana, who replaces the rested Levi Colwill. Goalkeeper Mike Penders retains his starting role, while Joao Pedro and the injured Jamie Gittens miss out.

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