Carabao Cup Final Warning
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has issued a warning to Liverpool ahead of their Carabao Cup final on February 25.
Liverpool secured their final spot by beating Fulham 3-2 on aggregate.
Chelsea had a strong comeback, winning 6-1 against Middlesbrough after being a goal down in the semi-final first leg.
Chelsea and Liverpool have met three times in finals (twice in the FA Cup and once in the Carabao Cup). Chelsea has lost two and won one.
Chilwell expresses that there’s “unfinished business” and emphasizes the importance of winning the final, stating that the team wants to enjoy the experience.
Current Form and Standings
Liverpool enters the final as favorites due to their strong form in the league, leading the Premier League standings.
Liverpool is currently at the top of the Premier League, five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.
Chelsea is struggling in the league, sitting ninth and 12 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
Chilwell’s Return from Injury
Chilwell, returning from a hamstring injury, made his first start since September in the Carabao Cup tie against Middlesbrough.
Conor Gallagher’s Situation
Manchester United legend Gary Neville suggests that Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher might be on his way out.
Gallagher was left out of the starting lineup in an important Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Middlesbrough.
Clubs like Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the 23-year-old.
Neville suggests that Chelsea may be willing to sell Gallagher to fund other transfers, mentioning, “It’s come to a point where you’ve spent that much money you’ve got to sell one of your own, who is playing pretty well, to fund it.”
Gallagher has been integral to Mauricio Pochettino’s side this season, making 27 appearances and assisting six times.
Gallagher has played 72 matches for Chelsea, scoring three goals and providing seven assists.