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Liverpool v Chelsea: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch

Liverpool host Xabi Alonso's Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night in the last 16 of the EFL Cup. Read our preview here…

By Jon Fisher · Goal

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 2:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield in the EFL Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night.
Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso are both expected to rotate their starting lineups.
Chelsea are without Cole Palmer due to suspension and João Pedro due to injury.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night in the EFL Cup last 16, with both managers expected to rotate their lineups. Andoni Iraola's side enter the tie on a four-match winning run across all competitions, while Xabi Alonso's Chelsea aim to bounce back from a 2-0 home loss to Tottenham.

Chelsea will be without suspended attacker Cole Palmer and injured forward João Pedro, though Mike Penders is expected to remain in goal. Liverpool monitor Florian Wirtz's ankle knock, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Victor Munoz, Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike among those sidelined or doubtful.

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