Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

“He [Joao Pedro] has an injury of his thigh and he is going to be out for a few weeks,” Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday. “Let’s see how many. We don’t want to predict on that, but he is not ready for the next games.”Alonso confirmed at his pre-match press conference that Danny Welbeck and Estevao would be in the squad to meet Liverpool, but only one gets the nod.Estevao remains on the bench, with Welbeck leading the line from Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto and Jordan Henderson.Sidelined: Joao Pedro will miss a number of weeks for Chelsea through injuryGettyMoises Caicedo will start again in midfield, with Romeo Lavia coming in to partner him.Pep Chavarria misses out again through injury, with Malo Gusto and Josh Acheampong taking up space on the flanks. Wesley Fofana can come in to freshen up the back three.Starting Chelsea XI vs Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Penders; Acheampong, Lacroix, Fofana; Gusto, Lavia, Caicedo, Henderson; Rogers, Neto; WelbeckRead MoreSubs: Sharman-Lowe, Colwill, Suboloye, Palestra, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Estevao, Quenda, EmeghaInjured: Chavarria, Joao Pedro, James, Martinez, GittensTime and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday October 28, 2026 How to watch: ITV and Sky SportsWe aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies.Gambling can be addictive, always play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. Gambling sites have a number of tools to assist you to stay in control, including deposit limits and time outs. If you think you have a problem, advice and support is available for you now from BeGambleAware or Gamcare.Any offers or odds listed in this article are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change. Terms & Conditions apply to all offers.