Published 20:04 IST, October 29th 2019
Carabao Cup: Liverpool vs Arsenal match preview and team news
The Carabao Cup returns with a major clash between Liverpool and Arsenal on Wednesday night with Klopp looking to improve his side's form in cup competitions.
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Jurgen Klopp will be looking to make a host of changes to his side that will face Arsenal on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup. Despite having already beaten Arsenal once this season, Klopp will look to avoid complacency and a strong lineup can be expected. Arsenal on the other hand, have struggled against the Reds at Anfield but do have enough firepower to stun the home side.
Carabao Cup: Liverpool vs Arsenal match preview
Liverpool will be without defender Joel Matip for the tie while Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in training after his illness. Xherdan Shaqiri remains the only long term absentee for Klopp. Jurgen Klopp has stuck to a very few players for his fixtures in the league, but the cup offers him the opportunity to test different tactics and players. Arsenal being a tough opponent, the line-up has to be strong yet contain the fringe players. A tough challenge awaits Klopp.
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been still experimenting with his side that is usually a mix of youth and experience. Arsenal have enough going forward but are equally susceptible at the back, a weakness Klopp would look to exploit. Emery is lucky to have all his senior players back from injury right when the season is going to get tough for all the clubs. Keiran Tierney can be handed a start against Liverpool, in what will the real test for the Scottish full-back.
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Carabao Cup: Liverpool vs Arsenal probable line-up
Liverpool predicted line-up: Adrian, James Milner, Dejan Lovren, Joe Gomez, Ki-Jana Hoever, Georginio Wijnaldum, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, Divock Origi, Rhian Brewster, Harvey Elliott
Arsenal predicted line-up: Emiliano Martinez, Keiran Tierney, Shkodran Mustafi, Rob Holding, Calum Chambers, Lucas Torreira, Daniel Ceballos, Ainsley Maitland Niles, Alexandre Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka
Carabao Cup: Liverpool vs Arsenal; Schedule
When: Thursday, October 31, 2019
Time: 1:00 AM IST
Venue: Anfield
Updated 20:31 IST, October 29th 2019