In a pivotal Carabao Cup semi-final clash, Marco Silva’s Fulham faces a do-or-die situation against Liverpool at Craven Cottage. The Portuguese manager, fueled by last season’s Carabao Cup disappointment, is determined to guide Fulham to a historic victory and secure a spot in the domestic cup final, a feat not achieved since 1975.
Trailing 2-1 on aggregate after a spirited performance at Anfield, Fulham aims to overturn the deficit, setting the stage for a nail-biting encounter. Silva acknowledges the importance of cup competitions in the team’s development, emphasizing the significance of a potential first managerial appearance at Wembley.
Liverpool, on the other hand, eyes another Wembley final but faces challenges with injuries, notably Mohamed Salah’s absence until mid-February. The return of left-back Andy Robertson after a 13-week recovery from a dislocated shoulder provides a crucial boost to Jurgen Klopp’s side.
As the teams gear up for this high-stakes battle, Fulham seeks redemption, aiming to become the 37th team to reach the EFL Cup final and the first maiden finalist since 2012-13. Liverpool, with their eyes on a record 14th EFL Cup final appearance, must navigate a determined Fulham side that has opened the scoring in all five of their cup games this season.
