Things are heating up between the two teams
After a duel between Mount and Keita, the players surround the referee, who does not flinch. No card issued on this action.
Salah hits wide
Shifted by Alexander-Arnold on a free kick, Salah unscrews from the left.
Still 0-0 at Wembley
Chelsea dominate this early game once morest Liverpool. But still no goal in this League Cup final.
Mané’s missed header
Alexander-Arnold delivers an exceptional cross for Mané, who misses his header completely when he was alone in the box. Too bad for Liverpool!
Mané enrhume Chalobah
Mané plays with a not very serene Chalobah in his lane. But the breakthrough of the Reds striker comes to nothing.
Mount and Kovacic countered
Mount sees his strike denied by the Liverpool defence. Kovacic too. Chelsea push to open the scoring.
Thiago Silva remains on the ground
The Chelsea defender remains on the ground following a tackle. He holds his torso, under the left pectoral, grimacing. The caregivers intervene.
Diaz’s block shot
The Liverpool player inherits a ball in the box but it is countered. The Reds try to get out of the pressure of the Blues.
The beautiful tackle of Kovacic on Mané
Kovacic authoritatively scratches a ball at Mané’s feet. The Blues are more aggressive on the lawn of Wembley.
Chelsea better in place
The Blues started this final well. They collect the ball high and cause problems for Liverpool, who are struggling to build from the back.
Huge opportunity for Pulisic!
Havertz hits full axis and shifts Azpilicueta who crosses without control, Pulisic takes over with one touch but his shot is on Kelleher. Very big blow of heat for Liverpool!
A bit of tension at the start of the match
Both teams are aware of what is at stake. The ball burns the feet a little at the start of the match. A lot of technical errors, on both sides.
Ukrainian flags in the stands
This final takes place in a moving context, marked by the many testimonies of support for Ukraine, which must face the invasion of Russia.
Let’s go for this League Cup final!
The game is on at Wembley…
Thiago Alcantara in tears following injury
Thiago Alcantara is in tears on the Liverpool bench. Disgusted for being injured in the warm-up.
Who will succeed Manchester City?
The previous edition of the League Cup was won by Manchester City. The Skyblues had won 1-0 once morest Tottenham thanks to a goal from Aymeric Laporte.
Thiago Alcantara replaces Naby Keita
Touched in the warm-up, Thiago Alcantara is finally replaced by Naby Keita in the eleven of Liverpool.
Both teams on the pitch
The Reds and the Blues are ready to do battle in the final of this League Cup.
A message of support for Ukraine
A message of support for the Ukrainian people plays on the screens at Wembley.
welcome everyone
Liverpool take on Chelsea in the League Cup final on Sunday at Wembley. A clash at the top between the Reds and the Blues, determined to afford the first trophy of the season in England. What to expect from a spectacular match between the players of Jürgen Klopp and the men of Thomas Tuchel. Follow him live on RMC Sport. Kick off 5:30 p.m.
