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Wirtz likely fit as Liverpool plan rotation for Chelsea Carabao Cup tie
October 27, 2026 at 02:28 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 5 hours
Ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea, Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola signaled squad rotation and gave a fitness update on Florian Wirtz.
- Wirtz was forced off with an ankle problem in Sunday's 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton.
- Iraola said he is "optimistic" Wirtz will feature, while decisions on injured Szoboszlai and Muñoz remain pending.
- Iraola said there will "definitely" be changes, confirming rotation as Liverpool compete in the Carabao Cup and Champions League.
- The Liverpool Echo reported Federico Chiesa could start for the first time this season, after a single substitute appearance.