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Impressive Andoni Iraola is restoring what Liverpool lost and it could take them to Wembley

The ECHO's verdict from Anfield as Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals…

By Paul Gorst · Liverpool Echo

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:29 PM

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Paul Gorst argues that Andoni Iraola is restoring resilience and personality to Liverpool this season.
Liverpool defeated Chelsea on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Anfield in the Carabao Cup.
Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo each scored first-half penalties during normal time.

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Paul Gorst writes that head coach Andoni Iraola is successfully restoring resilience and personality to Liverpool, putting them on course for a potential Wembley trip. The Reds advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after overcoming Chelsea in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea with a penalty, but Cody Gakpo equalized from the spot three minutes later. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili saved a spot kick in the shootout before Wesley Fofana hit the post, securing Liverpool a last-eight tie against Bournemouth.

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