Chelsea are looking to book their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals when they face Liverpool on Wednesday night at Anfield.

Xabi Alonso returns to his former side as Chelsea aim to get back to winning ways following a dismal 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

It ended a run of two consecutive wins and now leaves Chelsea feeling some pressure to end the month on a positive note and to ensure they remain in the Carabao Cup - their first chance of domestic silverware this season.

Chelsea set up their fourth-round tie against Liverpool after beating Luton Town and Leeds United in the previous rounds. Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola's side knocked out Spurs in the third round.

Liverpool have won their last four in all competitions, so Chelsea will need to be at their best if they want to end the Reds' winning run.

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last three (W2, D1) against Wednesday's opponents. But their last win at Anfield came all the way back in March 2021, when they claimed a 1-0 win under Thomas Tuchel, courtesy of a Mason Mount strike.

Two new managers in the dugouts this season. It's Iraola against Alonso - who comes out on top? Alonso will be hoping to come away with the bragging rights on his Merseyside return.

Here are all the details you need ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.

Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026

Kick-off time: 20:00 (UK)

Stadium: Anfield

Mike Penders will start in goal for Chelsea despite his error against Spurs. With Emiliano Martinez still sidelined, Alonso will give the Belgian another chance.

Josh Acheampong, Levi Colwill and Maxence Lacroix have become the preferred three in defence. Wesley Fofana will be itching for a chance to start at Anfield, as will Malo Gusto.

Marco Palestra will be pushing for a start. Valentin Barco and Romeo Lavia have had to be patient in recent weeks, so Alonso has a decision to make in midfield - how strong does he go?

With Cole Palmer suspended and Joao Pedro a huge doubt, Estevao Willian and Danny Welbeck are the likely options to come into the side for the Carabao Cup tie.

Emmanuel Emegha has been back in training this week. Reece James and Jamie Gittens remain sidelined.

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Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea