Liverpool v Chelsea: Confirmed XI, 7 changes

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Liverpool v Chelsea · Your post-match tactical verdictRate the Liverpool players →Save your verdict to My Globe, then rate the Liverpool players. 5 XP once per fixture.Andoni Iraola has named his confirmed Liverpool starting XI to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup at Anfield (20:00 GMT), with 7 changes from the previous competitive starting XI.

Caicedo, Malo Gusto, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, Mike Penders, Roméo Lavia.Subs: Marco Palestra, Valentín Barco, Levi Colwill, Emmanuel Emegha, Geovany Quenda, Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, Olutayo Subuloye, EstêvãoOpposition Team SheetStarting XI: Penders, Acheampong, Fofana, Lacroix, Gusto, Henderson, Caicedo (c), Lavia, Neto, Welbeck, RogersSubstitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Palestra, Colwill, Subuloye, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Estevao, Quenda, Emegha What changed and why it mattersWhile seven new players in a starting XI is a large number, these changes were somewhat expected thanks to Andoni Iraola’s comments in his pre-match press conference. These moves give young players a chance to show off their talant vs. a fellow EPL side and if they do well, it will give Iraola confidence to give them minutes in other competitionsLFC Globe VerdictI like this lineup.

While it’s mostly young players, there are just enough veterans to show that Andoni Iraola is serious about pushing for a win and advancing to the next round. Arsenal on the weekend.Have your sayWhat are your thoughts on the Starting XI?