The League Cup is a semi-serious competition with a real trophy at the end, and this is the point where the big clubs start to care about that. The competition’s semifinals kick off on Tuesday with the first leg of a marquee tie, with Chelsea going away to Anfield to face Liverpool.
Liverpool vs. Chelsea live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch the League Cup online
If you want to win four trophies, you have to battle some fixture congestion. Will Liverpool and Chelsea play strong teams on Tuesday?
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While both teams might be tempted to rest some stars in the League Cup under normal circumstances, the schedule’s worked out in a way that lets both managers play their strongest teams. This weekend’s Premier League fixtures have been set aside for FA Cup action, where both Liverpool and Chelsea are drawn against lower-division opposition. They can rest their stars in those matches and put their best foot forward in this competition.
Both teams are on good runs in the league, having won twice in a row. Chelsea demolished Swansea at the weekend, while Liverpool did enough to beat Aston Villa away and keep a clean sheet in the process.
As usual, the League Cup semifinals are a home-and-away two-legged tie. Away goals do not come into play before extra time in the second leg, but if the score is still tied after 210 minutes, the away goals rule goes into effect.
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Brad Jones (thigh), Joe Allen (knee), Daniel Sturridge (thigh), Jon Flanagan (knee). In doubt: Steven Gerrard (hamstring), Glen Johnson (groin), Adam Lallana (thigh)
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: None reported. In doubt: Cesar Azpilicueta (groin), Thibaut Courtois (thumb)
Match date/time: Tuesday, 2:45 p.m. ET, 7:45 p.m. local
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. and Canada), Sky Sports 1 (U.K.)
Online: beIN Sports Connect (U.S. and Canada), Sky Go (U.K.)
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