Liverpool are one of the hottest teams in the Premier League right now, having won four matches in a row and moving up to fourth in the table. Now the Reds hope to continue that hot streak as they step out of league action to take on Chelsea on Wednesday 28 October (20:00 GMT) in the Carabao Cup. Fans can expect heavy rotation due to injuries and fixture congestion, but as always, the Reds will push to advance at Anfield.
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Liverpool team news and injury updates
The good news is Florian Wirtz is healthy after an injury scare vs. Brighton, but boss Andoni Iraola said he is unlikely to play due to rotation plans. Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are still battling nagging injuries and are officially doubtful to play in the match and risk further setbacks. Iraola also intimated that massive changes would be made to the Starting XI.
“There will definitely be changes. But we want to win the game, we want to be competitive,” he said “We need to see how the legs are. We are kind of, not just in the Carabao Cup, also in the Champions League we are trying to make some changes from game to game, because I think it’s almost mandatory.
“We want to be in the next round. We’ve been unlucky in the draw, we are playing Chelsea. They have been unlucky also. But we want to earn the right to be in the draw again and that only happens if you win.”
Explore the Liverpool FC squad and shirt numbers for the current player directory.
Availability context captured 27 Oct 2026, 18:56:33 GMT (UK).
| Player | Status & return | Injury / reason |
|---|---|---|
| Conor Bradley#84DEF | Out Expected return: Not confirmed | Long-term fitness absence Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Remains sidelined on Liverpool's first-team absence list; no confirmed return timeframe announced by the club. |
| Dominik Szoboszlai#8MID | Doubtful Expected return: Not confirmed | Thigh injury Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-27 Could be available for Chelsea match, but will likely sit out as a precaution |
| Giovanni Leoni#15DEF | Out Expected return: Not confirmed | Long-term fitness absence Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Continuing rehabilitation with Liverpool's medical staff; no confirmed return date stated. |
| Hugo Ekitiké#11FWD | Out Expected return: Not confirmed | Achilles tendon injury · Since 15 Apr 2026 Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Continuing long-term rehabilitation from an Achilles tendon rupture; no confirmed return date. |
| Jeremie Frimpong#30DEF | Out Expected return: Not confirmed | Muscle injury · Since 18 Oct 2026 Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Sustained a muscle injury after coming on at half-time against Brentford; awaiting further club assessment. |
| Víctor Muñoz#47MID | Doubtful Expected return: Not confirmed | Knock sustained vs Brentford Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-27 Could be available for Chelsea match, but will likely sit out as a precaution |
| Vítězslav Jaroš#56GK | Out Expected return: Not confirmed | First-team squad absence Champions League Latest update & sourceRecorded on the official matchday absence list; no return date announced. |
| Wataru Endo#3MID | Returned to training Expected return: Not confirmed | Long term Achilles injury has started training with the team but no return date has been provided Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Iraola was initially hopeful that Endo could return versus Brentford, but Endo still remains sidelined |
| Alexander Isak#9FWD | Returned to match action Expected return: Not confirmed | Returned from injury and scored in the win Latest update & sourceCame on and played 24 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Returned to the starting XI against Brentford · Match return confirmed on 17 October; future selection not guaranteed |
| Bradley Barcola#29FWD | Returned to match action Expected return: Not confirmed | Resumed normal training on Friday after managed training load Latest update & sourceStarted and played 77 minutes vs Brighton on 25 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 23 October 2026 Expected to be available · Availability does not guarantee selection |
| Cody Gakpo#18FWD | Returned to match action Expected return: Not confirmed | Named on the bench after his absence Latest update & sourceStarted and played 90 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Back in the matchday squad against Brentford · Squad return confirmed on 17 October; future selection not guaranteed |
| Florian Wirtz#7MID | Available per club Expected return: Not confirmed | Subbed off in the 65th minute vs. Brighton with an ankle injury Latest update & sourceLiverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-25 Andoni Iraola does not believe the injury is serious |
An intriguing matchup: Old friends Xabi Alonso and Jordan Henderson return
The Blues have had an up-and-down season so far. After a perfect 3-0 start to the campaign, they have only won 3 out of the last 6 matches. Liverpool fans will be very familiar with Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso as he made 210 appearances for the Reds, scoring 19 goals. He and Iraola are childhood friends, having played on the same youth team growing up, so it adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match. Chelsea will be without the services of leading scorer Joao Pedro, but Morgan Rogers has 4, and even old friend Jordan Henderson has chipped in with 2 goals. Defensively, Chelsea has struggled, producing only one clean sheet so far, while allowing nearly two goals per match.
The key tactical battle: Watch the wings
One of the hallmarks of Alonzo’s managerial style is a fluid formation with high-flying, aggressive wingers that like to push up the pitch. That means that the right and left back (likely Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas) will have to put in a proper shift for a full 90 minutes to absorb that pressure.
Head-to-head record and recent meetings
The last six meetings between the two sides have seen Liverpool garner three wins and a draw. The most notable of those victories came in the 2024 Carabao Cup Final where the Reds lifted the trophy after a 1-0 win.
Recent meetings summary (10 matches shown)
- Played
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- Liverpool wins
- 2
- Draws
- 4
- Chelsea wins
- 4
| Date (UK) | Match | Score |
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| Liverpool v ChelseaPremier LeagueAnfield | 1 – 1 | |
| Chelsea v LiverpoolPremier LeagueStamford Bridge | 2 – 1 | |
| Chelsea v LiverpoolPremier LeagueStamford Bridge | 3 – 1 | |
| Liverpool v ChelseaPremier LeagueAnfield | 2 – 1 | |
| Liverpool v ChelseaUEFA Super CupBeşiktaş Stadium | 2 – 2 | |
| Chelsea v LiverpoolChampions LeagueStamford Bridge | 4 – 4 | |
| Liverpool v ChelseaChampions LeagueAnfield | 1 – 3 | |
| Chelsea v LiverpoolChampions LeagueStamford Bridge | 3 – 2 | |
| Liverpool v ChelseaChampions LeagueAnfield | 1 – 1 | |
| Liverpool v ChelseaChampions LeagueAnfield | 1 – 0 |
Showing the latest 10 verified meetings in our match archive.
Score Prediction & LFC Globe Verdict
This one is hard to predict. Both coaches say they want to win, but the proof of that will be evidenced by what type of team they put on the pitch. Iraola has said there will be changes and Alonso has confirmed that João Pedro will not play, so this match will come down to a battle of squad depth and rising stars.
LFC Globe Predicts: Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea (Liverpool advance on penalties)
Have Your Say
What reception will Xabi Alonso and Jordan Henderson get back at Anfield, and what is your score prediction for Liverpool v Chelsea? Lock in your call below and share your view in the comments.
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