Carabao Cup final 2024 LIVE commentary: Chelsea and Liverpool ...

Liverpool have set up another Carabao Cup final date with Chelsea as the competition reaches its climax next month.

The two teams, who faced off in the 2022 final, will again battle it out for English football's first major trophy of the season.

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Chelsea came from 1-0 down in the first leg to beat Middlesbrough 6-2 on aggregate thanks to a rampant performance.

Liverpool then battled to a 1-1 draw away at Fulham to secure their spot with a 3-2 aggregate win.

It is a repeat of the 2022 Carabao Cup final which featured the same teams with Jurgen Klopp the victor on that occasion as the Reds won on penalties.

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Date and how to follow

The 2023/24 Carabao Cup final will be played on Sunday, February 25.

It will be held at Wembley Stadium with the kick-off time yet to be confirmed, although last season's final began at 4:30pm.

Full coverage will be live on talkSPORT, with details announced in due course.

The game will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

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Carabao Cup final: Routes

Chelsea

• Second round Southern section – Beat AFC Wimbledoin 2-1
• Third round – beat Brighton 1-0
• Fourth round – beat Blackburn 2-0
• Quarter-finals – Beat Newcastle 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw
• Semi-finals – beat Middlesbrough 6-2 on aggregate

Liverpool

• Third round – beat Leicester 3-1
• Fourth round – beat Bournemouth 2-1
• Quarter-finals – Beat West ham 5-1
• Semi-finals – beat Fulham 3-2 on aggregate

Carabao Cup final: What has been said?

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino: "It is really important to make the final. Sometimes we can think about the history of Chelsea, we are young and we need to grow.

"These types of games are a good experience for young players and it is about now growing and it will help us to compete. We are building a very good team. The mentality is good. We have plenty but we need time.

"I think we are very happy. People need to believe and trust in us and we go to the final with the chance of winning the first trophy of the season."

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "It is fantastic. We had the experience before, we know what to expect. Again Chelsea wow what a story that is,.

"You should never take for granted if you are part of the team who can qualify for trophies.

“You should have seen the dressing room at full-time, they are over the moon the young kids.

"The stadium will be full blue and red, it is a good one.

"Going through is special - you can never take these things for granted."