Chelsea vs Liverpool team news and predicted line-ups: Premier League rivals struggling with over 15 combined injury absences for Carabao Cup final

The Premier League's two biggest injury-hit sides, Chelsea and Liverpool, will meet in the Carabao Cup final this weekend.

The Blues and the Reds have over 15 first-team options missing between them as they clash for the chance to win this season's first trophy at Wembley.

The extensive list, headlined by England duo Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold, has refused to let up all season.

The availability of both team's first-choice goalkeepers is also a doubt as the two teams challenge for the major silverware.

Chelsea

Thiago Silva — Groin (could return)

Reece James — Hamstring

Wesley Fofana — Knee

Lesley Ugochukwu — Hamstring

Marc Cucurella — Ankle

Romeo Lavia — Thigh

Benoit Badiashile — Groin

Carney Chukwuemeka (could return)

Liverpool

Darwin Nunez — Knock (could return)

Trent Alexander-Arnold — Knee

Diogo Jota — Knee

Alisson Becker — Hamstring

Curtis Jones — Shin

Thiago Alcantara — Muscle

Dominik Szoboszlai — Hamstring (could return)

Ben Doak — Knee

Joel Matip — Knee

Stefan Bajcetic — Calf

Pochettino made two changes from their win over Crystal Palace in Saturday's draw at Manchester City as injuries forced a rejig at the back.

Levi Colwill replaced veteran Thiago Silva at centre-back and Raheem Sterling seized his chance after coming in for Noni Madueke.

Chelsea's back-four will now get the chance to build some rhythm while first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez could make his comeback.

Sanchez hasn't played since a 2-0 defeat to Everton in December, with Dorde Petrovic impressing between the sticks since then.

However, the 26-year-old was Pochettino's undisputed No.1 before then and will likely come back in following his return.

Elsewhere, captain James remains out and Benoit Badiashile is sidelined after suffering a groin injury