Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE commentary: Reds begin bid to reclaim Carabao Cup – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Liverpool will kickstart their bid to reclaim the Carabao Cup when they host Championship leaders Leicester this week, live on talkSPORT.
The Reds were winners of the competition in 2021 but surrendered the trophy during a 3-2 loss to Manchester City last season.
The game was Liverpool's first since returning from the World Cup and began a horror start of form in 2023 as arch-rivals Man United went on to win the cup.
Jurgen Klopp's side are still record nine-time winners of the EFL Cup and will be eyeing another run after a strong start to this season.
Liverpool actually dumped out Leicester during their road to Wembley two years ago having come from two goals down to claim a penalty shootout victory.
But Leicester will fancy their chances at revenge after making light work of their return to the Championship.
The Foxes have recorded seven wins and one draw from their opening eight games to propel them to the top of the table.
This Carabao Cup third round clash will take place on Wednesday, September 27.
Kick-off at Anfield is scheduled for 7.45pm.
talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage of the showdown in Liverpool, with Sam Matterface and Micky Gray providing commentary.
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The hosts are still sweating on the fitness of Trent Alexander-Arnold after he missed their last two games with a hamstring injury.
Thiago Alcantara is still weeks away from a comeback from a lengthy hip issue while Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start in goal.
Leicester could hand Conor Coady a first start against his former club after recovering from a foot
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