SAD NEWS: Sterling and Mudryk are doubtful for the EFL Cup due to injuries sustained in their last match.

Chelsea and Liverpool are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown at Wembley Stadium, where they will vie for the first silverware of the season in the Carabao Cup final.

This marks the third encounter between the two sides in domestic competitions, with their previous meetings being decided by penalty shootouts, both favoring Liverpool.

For Liverpool, winning the Carabao Cup would provide a fitting farewell for Jurgen Klopp, who announced his departure from the club at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino has led Chelsea to the final in his debut season as manager, aiming to kick-start a new era for the club with a trophy win.

According to Express, both clubs stand to earn a substantial sum from the final, with £50,000 already guaranteed for reaching this stage and an additional £50,000 awaiting the winner, totaling £100,000 in prize money.

While the financial reward is significant, the focus remains on the coveted trophy itself. Chelsea acknowledges the importance of clinching victory, having endured a lengthy drought in this competition and recent disappointments in other cup competitions against Liverpool and Leicester.

Despite being considered underdogs, Chelsea is determined to defy the odds and emerge victorious, viewing a triumph in the Carabao Cup as a remarkable achievement, particularly for a young squad amidst changes within the club ownership.