Liverpool host Chelsea in the blockbuster EFL Cup fourth round at Anfield on Wednesday.

Liverpool host Chelsea in the EFL Cup fourth round at Anfield on Wednesday. Andoni Iraola's Liverpool enter the fixture on a four-game winning streak across all competitions, most recently beating Brighton 2-0. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso's Chelsea seek a recovery following a 2-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Liverpool face multiple absences, with Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni, and Dominik Szoboszlai ruled out through injury. For Chelsea, Cole Palmer is suspended following a red card against Tottenham, while Reece James and Emiliano Martinez remain sidelined.
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