Liverpool’s Predicted Line-up Against West Ham in Carabao Cup Third Round Clash

Liverpool is set to host West Ham United in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The match marks the beginning of Liverpool’s defense of the trophy, following a successful campaign under former manager Jurgen Klopp in the 2023/24 season. Klopp’s era ended triumphantly with a League Cup victory against Chelsea, courtesy of Virgil van Dijk‘s extra-time header.

Newly appointed manager Arne Slot aims to continue Liverpool’s strong form, having already secured a Premier League victory against Bournemouth over the weekend. Liverpool is targeting an 11th League Cup title, while West Ham seeks its first success, having been runners-up on two previous occasions.

Slot is expected to make several changes to his lineup. Caoimhin Kelleher is likely to remain in goal, stepping in for the injured Alisson. Kelleher, who has performed admirably as Liverpool’s cup goalkeeper, played a crucial role in last season’s final.

Curtis Jones is poised for his first start of the season after recovering from injury, with potential starts for academy graduates Conor Bradley and Jarell Quansah. Further up the field, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez may receive opportunities to start, while summer arrival Federico Chiesa could make his first start since joining from Juventus.

Liverpool’s predicted lineup features Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas; Endo, Morton, Jones; Chiesa, Gakpo, and Jota. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 BST at Anfield.

West Ham, under manager Julen Lopetegui, enters the fixture in need of a morale boost, following a challenging start to their Premier League campaign. They have secured only four points from their first five matches.

In terms of West Ham’s lineup, Lukasz Fabianski is expected to start in goal. The defensive lineup likely includes Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, and Emerson. In midfield, Soler and Soucek are anticipated to be placed behind a trio of Bowen, Paqueta, and Kudus, with Antonio leading the attack.