Liverpool host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup as Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield as Blues boss for the first time.

Former midfielder Alonso became a Liverpool great at a time when their rivalry with Chelsea was at its peak but moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer rather than waiting to see if the Anfield hotseat became available.

Instead, fellow Basque Andoni Iraola took over at Liverpool following the sacking of Arne Slot, with the former Bournemouth boss overseeing four consecutive wins for the first time following Sunday’s victory over Brighton .

Alonso’s side suffered a derby defeat to rivals Tottenham on Saturday and will be without the suspended Cole Palmer , while striker Joao Pedro has been ruled out for a “few weeks” with an injury.

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, meanwhile, will also make his return to Anfield as part of the Chelsea midfield, with a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals up for grabs.

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