Liverpool’s Carabao Cup defense in the 2024/25 season is now set, with the dates for the competition announced. The club’s new head coach, Arne Slot, will be looking to build on Jurgen Klopp’s last trophy as manager, which was the Carabao Cup win against Chelsea in February.
The schedule for the Carabao Cup is as follows: the third round will take place on September 17/18 and 24/25, followed by the fourth round on October 29/30. The quarter-finals are scheduled for December 17/18, with the semi-finals taking place on January 7/8 (first leg) and February 4/5 (second leg). The final will be held on March 16.
One notable change in the schedule is that the Carabao Cup final is later than usual. This adjustment was necessary due to the increased number of games in the Champions League. Teams participating in the Champions League will play eight games in the initial league format, which means that one of these matchdays will clash with the third-round ties in the Carabao Cup.
Since Liverpool will be competing in the Champions League this season, their first Carabao Cup match will take place during the midweek of September 24/25. If they intend to defend their trophy, it will result in a particularly busy month in January, with eight fixtures, including two in the Champions League, and either February or March.
It’s worth noting that the Carabao Cup final is scheduled for the day after a Premier League trip to Aston Villa. However, this schedule is subject to change, as many factors can influence fixtures throughout the season.
Arne Slot has already experienced success in domestic cup competitions during his time as head coach at Feyenoord. In his final season, he led the team to victory in the KNVB Cup, the Dutch equivalent of the FA Cup, with a 1-0 win over NEC Nijmegen in April.
The upcoming season will be a busy one for Liverpool, with a packed schedule of Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cup matches. It will be a test for Arne Slot in his first season as head coach, as he looks to make his mark and continue Liverpool’s success in the Carabao Cup and other competitions.
Overall, the announced dates for the Carabao Cup provide a clearer picture of what lies ahead for Liverpool in the upcoming season. With Arne Slot at the helm, fans will be eagerly awaiting the team’s performance and hoping for another successful campaign.