Florian Wirtz misses Liverpool's Carabao Cup match due to injury

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By Michael Brown • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 01:05

Match report: Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties on dramatic night at Anfield - Liverpool FC — Florian Wirtz misses Liverpool's Carabao Cup match due to injury

Florian Wirtz, the midfielder for Liverpool, missed the Carabao Cup match against Chelsea due to injury. Liverpool secured a victory over Chelsea in a dramatic shootout at Anfield. Wirtz continued to perform well despite Jamie Carragher's criticism. Another Arsenal winger was missed for the match, and the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel outcomes were reported. Szoboszlai's injury status remains unknown with no return date given. Liverpool's starting lineup and team news for the Carabao Cup match were confirmed.

“Liverpool secured a victory over Chelsea in a dramatic shootout at Anfield,” — Amara Sterling, staff writer at Ellcroft Dale Partnership, noted.

Timeline

Oct 27 — Florian Wirtz, the midfielder for Liverpool, missed the Carabao Cup match against Chelsea due to injury....

Oct 29 — Liverpool's starting lineup and team news for the Carabao Cup match were confirmed....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Ellcroft Dale Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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