Carabao Cup Final LIVE commentary: Chelsea and Liverpool set to reignite Wembley rivalry – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Chelsea will take on Liverpool in the 2023/24 Carabao Cup final this weekend as the competition reaches its climax. The two teams, who faced off in the 2022 final, will again battle it out for English football’s first major trophy of the season. Chelsea brushed past Boro and into their 18th domestic cup final since 2000Getty Chelsea came from 1-0 down in the first leg of their semi-final to beat Middlesbrough 6-2 on aggregate thanks to a rampant performance. Liverpool then battled to a 1-1 draw away at Fulham to secure their spot with a 3-2 aggregate win. Jurgen Klopp‘s Liverpool were the victor when these two sides met in the 2022 final. Following a goalless draw, the Reds won on penalties as Blues keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the deciding spot kick. Chelsea vs Liverpool: Date and how to follow The 2023/24 Carabao Cup final will be played on Sunday, February 25. It will be held at Wembley Stadium and will kick-off at 3pm. Full coverage will be live on talkSPORT and you can tune in here. Adrian Durham will be your host while commentary will come from Sam Matterface and former England captain Stuart Pearce. The game will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Chelsea vs Liverpool: Team news Chelsea will be without several defenders including Thiago Silva and Reece James. But goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is set to be available following injury. Christopher Nkunku is fit to start while Raheem Sterling is fine too despite coming off early against Man City on Saturday. As for Liverpool, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai are set to miss the final. Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota are both major doubts after picking up injuries last weekend, while Darwin Nunez also had to go off early in the win over Brentford. Alisson Becker should be fit to return to the squad but Caoimhin Kelleher will likely retain his place in goal. Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara are out. Liverpool will hope they are lifting the Carabao Cup againGetty Carabao Cup final: Routes Chelsea Second round Southern section – Beat AFC Wimbledoin 2-1 Third round – beat Brighton 1-0 Fourth round – beat Blackburn 2-0 Quarter-finals – Beat Newcastle 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw Semi-finals – beat Middlesbrough 6-2 on aggregate Liverpool Third round – beat Leicester 3-1 Fourth round – beat Bournemouth 2-1 Quarter-finals – Beat West ham 5-1 Semi-finals – beat Fulham 3-2 on aggregate Carabao Cup final: What has been said? Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino: “It is really important to make the final. Sometimes we can think about the history of Chelsea, we are young and we need to grow. “These types of games are a good experience for young players and it is about now growing and it will help us to compete. We are building a very good team. The mentality is good. We have plenty but we need time. “I think we are very happy. People need to believe and trust in us and we go to the final with the chance of winning the first trophy of the season.” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: “It is fantastic. We had the experience before, we know what to expect. Again Chelsea wow what a story that is,. “You should never take for granted if you are part of the team who can qualify for trophies. “You should have seen the dressing room at full-time, they are over the moon the young kids. “The stadium will be full blue and red, it is a good one. “Going through is special – you can never take these things for granted.” Carabao Cup final: Betting Odds To Lift the Trophy Chelsea – 11/8 Liverpool – 8/15 Bet £10 Get £10 in Free Bets 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get £10 Free Bets on any sports market. Free bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. BeGambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly