Liverpool followers in meltdown as Salah and Nunez lacking for cup ultimate vs Chelsea

On Feb 25, 2024

Liverpool followers can’t imagine their luck after Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez had been unnoticed of the Carabao Cup ultimate squad on Sunday in opposition to Chelsea.

The Reds journey to Wembley with a depleted squad as a consequence of damage issues, which have been additional compounded by Salah and Nunez’s unavailability. Jurgen Klopp was already left with a mounting damage checklist which has compelled him to shuffle the pack in his final likelihood to win a second League Cup at Anfield earlier than he resigns on the finish of the season.

Fans on social media had been left fearing the worst after seeing the group sheet, one touch upon Twitter learn: “No Salah no Nunez ? Chelsea has won this final,” a second pessimistically wrote: “This is going to be a very tough watch.”

Major points in defence will see Caoimhin Kelleher begin rather than Alisson who has been stricken by accidents and sickness. The ultimate additionally comes too early for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai of their restoration.

Liverpool are additionally with out Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones who had been each injured on the eve of the ultimate in opposition to Brentford final Saturday. Long-term points additionally concern Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip and kids Stefan Bajetic and Ben Doak.

Salah’s absence is an actual blow after the Egyptian solely made his return in opposition to Brentford from a hamstring damage that he suffered throughout AFCON. The 31-year-old was omitted from the squad that beat Luton Town 4-1 on Wednesday.

Nunez additionally missed the Luton recreation within the week after selecting up a knock in opposition to Brentford. There was hope {that a} late health name might’ve seen the Uruguayan characteristic in some respect at Wembley, however these efforts proved to be futile.

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