Before the Liverpool final, Paul Merson makes a daring prediction about Chelsea amid Curtis Jones’s allegations.

As Chelsea and Liverpool square off for the first trophy of the season, Paul Merson has shared his prediction for the Carabao Cup final.

Paul Merson thinks Chelsea can win this weekend’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley by taking advantage of Liverpool’s injury woes. On Sunday, the teams will square off for the first trophy of the season in a rematch of the 2022 championship game, which Liverpool prevailed in on penalties.

Many first-team players, such as Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota, are out for the Reds. Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Darwin Núñez will be called up at a later date. When the teams played at Anfield barely a month ago, Liverpool easily won 4-1, and Chelsea has only lost once since.

Following his team’s victory over Luton in the middle of the week, Jürgen Klopp hinted that Chelsea would be the favourites on Sunday. In his press conference following the game, he stated: “Since we played, Chelsea has improved a lot and it will be tricky.”

And Merson thinks the Blues can win if they learn from Arsenal, particularly now that Jones is sidelined due to injury. Jorginho helped the Gunners break Liverpool’s winning streak by controlling the midfield and preventing any counterattacks.

“Playing against Man City in the draw last weekend suited Chelsea,” Merson said to Sky Sports. You are aware that the back will have holes. When playing Chelsea, you always have a chance. If you make the correct pass on the counter, you may cause a lot of trouble.

“I don’t believe Liverpool is the target of it. With regard to Chelsea’s counterattack, the Reds will be more astute. Chelsea needs to overcome Liverpool’s media. The other week, Arsenal defeated the Emirates multiple times while Jorginho was on the team.

“I’m not sure if Chelsea’s squad includes that Jorginho member. Enzo Fernández is on it; if he can play for Chelsea the way Jorginho played for Arsenal that day, Chelsea will win. I believe Chelsea prevails in that midfield contest if Curtis Jones isn’t available.”

Although Jones has been playing well lately and his absence at Wembley will be felt, Liverpool should have enough midfield players. This is according to Liverpool.com. Wataru Endō and Alexis Mac Allister will be crucial players, and in light of Klopp’s injury concerns, Ryan Gravenberch might also be included.

A few weeks back, Liverpool destroyed Chelsea at Anfield, and Fernández was especially silent. If he is to dominate that part of the pitch on Sunday, he will need to do considerably better. Jones’ absence does not guarantee that Chelsea will have an easy time in the middle of the pitch.

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“Sparkling” Liverpool youngster will help ease the Reds’ injury crisis when Klopp calls him up to the senior team.

“Sparkling” Liverpool youngster will help ease the Reds’ injury crisis when Klopp calls him up to the senior team.

Liverpool’s injury situation has only gotten worse recently, but the team may already have one hot prospect on staff.

According to Liverpool World, Kaide Gordon will be added to the starting lineup for Wednesday night’s Premier League match against Luton, even though a number of senior forwards have been listed as absent.

With the absence of Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Mo Salah tomorrow, Jurgen Klopp will only have access to Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo as senior forwards.

Despite experiencing significant injury setbacks in his early career, Gordon has recovered to play in the first team twice this season, the most recent coming as a late substitution in the 4-0 victory against Bournemouth one month ago.

Since then, he has been playing for Liverpool’s under-21 team at an incredible rate. Before scoring in the team’s 2-1 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, he assisted in three straight games. Barry Lewtas, the academy coach, has praised him for his “sparkling” recent performances (Liverpool World).

The 19-year-old may start on the bench against Luton, with Harvey Elliott being chosen to start on the right side of attack. It is unclear if the teenager will be trusted to start right away in the lineup.

But Gordon may think he can have a similar effect if Klopp calls on him after seeing how Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley have thrived since being given their chance in the starting lineup this season.

Liverpool may have the perfect answer to their injury problems right in front of them if the manager is asked for his name during the pre-game news conference this afternoon.