The Carabao Cup final is just around the corner, with Liverpool and Chelsea going head-to-head for the first trophy of the season.
The clash between the Liverpool and Chelsea is a repeat of the same final in 2022, with Jurgen Klopp‘s side coming out on top through a penalty shootout. Plenty has happened since then, with the German head coach announcing his departure at the end of the season.
Similar can be said of the changes at Stamford Bridge, with new ownership, several managerial changes and a whole rework of the squad. However, for Mauricio Pochettino and his young group of players, Wembley could prove to be their coming of age.
There’s plenty on the line, with the first trophy of the campaign offering silverware as well as a chance to build momentum for the remaining months. With that said, HITC takes a look at everything you need to know about the 2024 Carabao Cup final.
Carabao Cup final kick off time
The Carabao Cup final will be played on Sunday, February 25, at Wembley Stadium. The kick-off time is at 3pm, with a regulation 90 minutes of action as well as extra-time and penalties if the scores are level at the end.
How to watch the Carabao Cup final
The Carabao Cup final will be available to view on Sky Sports in the UK, which requires a subscription to watch. Coverage begins at 2pm, with Mark Chapman, Karey Carney, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Redknapp presenting the show, while Peter Drury, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are on commentary.
There will also be radio commentary of the match available from both talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
Carabao Cup final prize money
The prize money from the Carabao Cup final is split into two categories, based on the winner and the runner-up.
- Winner – £100,000
- Runner-up – £50,000
Chelsea team news
Mauricio Pochettino faces the prospect of missing a number of key players before the Carabao Cup final. There could be up to nine players missing for the clash, with a few doubts.
Chelsea injury list
- Wesley Fofana – Knee injury – Ruled out
- Reece James – Thigh injury – Ruled out
- Benoit Badiashile – Hip injury – Ruled out
- Romeo Lavia – Thigh injury – Ruled out
- Marc Cucurella – Ankle injury – Ruled out
- Thiago Silva – Hip injury – Doubt
- Carney Chukwuemeka – Ankle injury – Doubt
- Robert Sanchez – Knee injury – Doubt
- Lesley Ugochukwu – Thigh injury – Doubt
Liverpool team news
Jurgen Klopp has a whole host of potential Liverpool injury concerns heading into the final. As many as ten players are doubts for the Reds, with a growing list of possible absences.
Liverpool injury list
- Joel Matip – Knee injury – Ruled out
- Diogo Jota – Knee injury – Ruled out
- Alisson Becker – Muscle injury – Doubt
- Trent Alexander-Arnold – Knee injury – Ruled out
- Dominik Szoboszlai – Muscle injury – Doubt
- Darwin Nunez – Muscle injury – Doubt
- Mohamed Salah – Hamstring injury – Doubt
- Thiago Alcantara – Thigh injury – Doubt
- Curtis Jones – Foot injury – Ruled out
- Stefan Bajcetic – Calf injury – Doubt
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