Chelsea vs Liverpool: Carabao Cup Final TV Channel, Streaming, and Team Updates
The highly anticipated Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool is set to take place today at Wembley Stadium. Both teams will be vying for the first piece of domestic silverware of the season, making this clash a must-watch for football fans everywhere. Despite missing several key players due to injury, Liverpool enters the match as the favorites. However, Chelsea, led by manager Mauricio Pochettino, is eager to claim their maiden trophy under his guidance.
Kick-off Time and TV Channel
The Carabao Cup final is scheduled to kick-off at 3pm UK time. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Main Event from 2pm, and on Sky Sports Football from 2.20pm. For those with a Sky subscription, live streaming is available through Sky Go. However, if you don’t have a Sky Sports subscription, you can still watch the game by purchasing a NOW TV day membership for £11.99. This pass grants access to all 12 Sky Sports channels for 24 hours.
Team News
Both teams have been dealing with a series of injuries leading up to the final. Chelsea’s veteran defender Thiago Silva is in a race against time to recover from a groin injury sustained during their victory over Crystal Palace. Benoit Badiashile and Carney Chukwuemeka are also unlikely to feature due to recent injuries. However, there is a possibility that Marc Cucurella could make a return to the matchday squad after participating in training this week. On the other hand, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Lesley Ugochukwu will remain sidelined.
Liverpool has also been facing an injury crisis in recent weeks. The team will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota for the final. Their absence adds to the already injured Thiago, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak, and Joel Matip. Assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders revealed that Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai are being assessed before the match.
Odds
In terms of odds, Liverpool is favored to win the Carabao Cup final with odds of 8/13, while Chelsea is considered the underdog with odds of 11/10, according to Betfair.
As the Carabao Cup final approaches, anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting clash between two top Premier League teams. With both teams looking to lift the trophy and make a statement, football fans are in for a treat. Don’t miss out on the action as these two giants of English football battle it out for the Carabao Cup.