When Liverpool will play Carabao Cup semi-final vs Fulham as hectic January awaits

Liverpool have been drawn to face Fulham in a two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final.

The Reds will host Marco Silva's side at Anfield in the first leg in the week commencing January 8 before making the trip to Craven Cottage in the week commencing January 22.

Liverpool made light work of West Ham United in Wednesday night's quarter-final as goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones (2), Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah sealed a stunning 5-1 victory at Anfield.

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Speaking in his post-match press conference after the draw, Reds boss Klopp said: "Two spectacular games. I think Fulham is well set up. [They] were really unlucky against Newcastle with the red card, I wouldn't have given it. Really strong team, they want to go to Wembley as well."

For Liverpool, the two-legged semi-final sets up a hectic early 2024 schedule which already has them pencilled in to face Arsenal in both the FA Cup and Premier League, as well as hosting Chelsea, who will face Middlesbrough in the other Carabao Cup semi-final.

Here's how Liverpool's December and January is shaping up:

December 23 - Arsenal (H), Premier League

December 26 - Burnley (A), Premier League

January 1 - Newcastle (H), Premier League

January 7 - Arsenal (A), FA Cup

Week beginning January 8 - Fulham (H), Carabao Cup

January 21 - Bournemouth (A), Premier League

Week beginning January 22 - Fulham (A), Carabao Cup

January 31 - Chelsea (H), Premier League