Liverpool were forced to make a late change to their starting line-up for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea after Thiago Alcantara succumbed to injury before kick-off. Jurgen Klopp has named Naby Keita as the Spaniard’s replacement in midfield, with Harvey Elliott entering the squad.
Liverpool and Chelsea face off at Wembley Stadium to lift the first piece of major silverware of the English football season.
But Klopp suffered a setback in the 11th hour after Thiago was announced ‘injured during the warm-up’ just 10 minutes from kick-off.
The 30-year-old was captured in tears on the Liverpool bench ahead of kick-off after missing out on a spot in the final under the famous arch.
And Keita has received a big chance in his absence as the Reds look to lift their first League Cup since 2012.
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