Shortly after the completion of the quarterfinals in the Carabao Cup (English League Cup), the semifinal draw has added a new layer of anticipation to the competition. With the powerhouse teams of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea avoiding each other, the prospect of a thrilling final matchup looms if they successfully navigate the semifinals.
Semifinal Matchups:
The draw, conducted following Liverpool’s commanding victory over West Ham (5-1), has paired the ‘reds’ with Fulham. The first leg is scheduled at Anfield in the week of January 8th, with the return leg taking place at Craven Cottage two weeks later.
Liverpool holds a special connection with the Carabao Cup, boasting records for the most titles won (9) and semifinal appearances (this being the 19th). On the other side, Fulham, who advanced to the semis by eliminating Everton in a penalty shootout (1-1 and 6-7), is making historic progress in the competition.
Chelsea Faces Middlesbrough Challenge:
In the other semifinal, Chelsea will take on Middlesbrough, currently positioned 13th in the English Championship. The first leg is scheduled at the Riverside Stadium, with the return leg at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea advanced to the semifinals by overcoming Newcastle in a penalty shootout (1-1 and 4-2), while Middlesbrough, competing in the second tier, secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Port Vale from the third tier.
Road to the Final:
The final, slated for February 25, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, promises to unveil the successor to the reigning champions, Manchester United, who clinched the title in the previous edition.
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