Lowdown on Chelsea, the teenage talent tipped to fill Eden Hazard’s boots, and why Fabinho has been made to wait

It’s the first of Liverpool’s big double-header with Chelsea tonight as the clubs do battle at Anfield in the Carabao Cup. And to get the lowdown on the team standing in Reds’ way of continuing their perfect start to the season, we spoke to Nizaar Kinsella, the Chelsea correspondent for Goal. Nizaar talks the revolution new manager Maurizio Sarri is ushering in at Stamford Bridge, whether Eden Hazard will play and the teenage talent tipped to fill the brilliant Belgian’s boots if he doesn’t, how Ross Barkley is getting on, and much more else besides. We also speak to our Liverpool FC reporter Ian Doyle who, with James Pearce having a day off (of sorts), was at Melwood for Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference. He talks the player who is certain to start the tie, a possible full debut for Fabinho, and whether Klopp should target the Carabao Cup for his first silverware as Reds boss. Enjoy this Preview, and we’ll be back after the match with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices