Ahead of the highly anticipated Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Chelsea's manager Mauricio Pochettino has been vocal about his concerns regarding the officiating for the upcoming match. Pochettino has urged the officials to ensure fairness and not be swayed by the emotional context of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool exit. He expressed dissatisfaction with past officiating, particularly highlighting instances where he felt decisions did not go Chelsea's way during their last encounter at Anfield. Pochettino's remarks have sparked discussions and comparisons with former managers, emphasizing the importance of impartial refereeing in the match's outcome. Chelsea hopes to leverage the Carabao Cup success as a form of vindication, amidst expectations to field a depleted team due to injuries. The match is also seen as a significant moment for Pochettino, likened to a World Cup final for him, underlining the high stakes involved. Additionally, Chelsea's lineup decisions, including the potential absence of key players like Thiago Silva, have been a focal point. Liverpool, facing its own challenges with key players potentially missing, looks to secure a "special League Cup triumph" in what is described as an injury-ravaged Reds' attempt for the season's first silverware. Chelsea has named an unchanged team, while Liverpool confronts the absence of Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez, with Thiago Silva not even on the bench. Pochettino faces potential FA punishment and an FA probe over his comments ahead of the clash.
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Thiago Silva is missing from the Chelsea squad for today's Carabao Cup final. 🏆 #CFC https://t.co/W7qMRb8FnN
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino faces FA punishment for comments about Liverpool ahead of Carabao Cup final https://t.co/cu5MotXp9A
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Pochettino reminded me of Mourinho today as he called on EFL Cup Final between #CFC and #LFC to be reffed fairly for both teams. Still upset over what happened at Anfield last month: https://t.co/s73qMbI2Sk
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