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Liverpool host West Ham in a bid to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals at Anfield on Wednesday.
On Sunday, the Reds were held to a disappointing goalless draw at the hands of rivals Manchester United, in a disjointed performance that they will want to put behind them against West Ham. The Hammers on the other hand have recovered from their 5-0 hammering at Fulham earlier in the month to win two successive matches, in the Europa League and against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday.
Liverpool last lifted the Carabao Cup in 2022 when they beat Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out at Wembley to lift the trophy for the ninth time, more than any other team in the history of the League Cup. West Ham ended their trophy drought by winning the Europa Conference League last season and David Moyes’ side are developing a taste for silverware in the cups
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Liverpool assistant boss Pep Lijnders faced the media on Tuesday instead of Jurgen Klopp and backed Reds striker Darwin Nunez.
The 24-year-old Uruguay forward, signed from Benfica in 2022 and scorer of 15 goals in all competitions for the Reds in the last campaign, has seven so far this term.
Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United made it 10 club appearances without netting, his last Liverpool goal coming in the 2-1 Carabao Cup fourth-round win at Bournemouth in early November, but Lijnders says Nunez should not be judged on goals alone.
Lijnders said: “I think Darwin is full of desire, you see this in each game, and if we would only judge players on the goals that would be so unfair, because in our way, always when we reach our targets or really were there to compete, it was always about the collective.
“I feel there is a good connection between Mo (Salah) and Darwin, the way they see each other, assist each other, and I feel above everything that Darwin is playing a much better season than last year, the way how he defends for the team, goes, chases back, his counter press as well. He helps us a lot when we are deep and we can play with him as a reference.
“It’s a long time we play with a false nine, and now its Darwin Nunez. He is learning but I like a lot, and I think this guy is full of fire. That’s what our stadium likes and that’s what we need as well, to lead the line in this way. He can only become better.
“It’s always with goals, if you create a lot, the goals will come naturally. We are creating and sometimes you have to be a little bit lucky. He feels our trust, that’s the thing we can give him.”
Darwin Nunez’s last goal for Liverpool was in the Carabao Cup
Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup latest updates
David Moyes’s side stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal in the fifth round to leave Liverpool as the highest-ranked side left standing in the final eight.
The Reds, who defeated Bournemouth in the previous round and are looking to win the Carabao Cup for a record-extending 10th time, will look to get back to winning ways after being held to a goalless draw by Manchester United on Sunday.
West Ham have lost their last seven trips to Anfield, including a 3-1 Premier League defeat earlier this season, but the Hammers have shown strong cup form over the past couple of seasons as they look to add to their Europa Conference League victory.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Liverpool vs West Ham on TV? Channel, time and how to watch
The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will follow the match at Anfield
Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup latest updates
What is the team news?
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch joined the club’s growing injury list after hobbling off the goalless draw with Manchester United with a hamstring problem. It adds to Alexis Mac Allister’s absence in midfield due to a knee injury, while Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson also remain out.
West Ham are likely to go strong as there could be few changes from the side that beat Wolves 3-0 on Sunday. Michail Antonio is West Ham’s only injury concern.
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
West Ham: Fabianski; Kehrer, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Cresswell; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Fornals, Benrahma; Bowen
Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup latest updates
When is Liverpool vs West Ham?
The Carabao Cup quarter-final between Liverpool and West Ham will kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 20 December at Anfield.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage of the match starting from 7pm. The draw for the semi-finals will also be shown on the same channel following the game.
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Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup latest updates
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s live blog covering all the action from Anfield as Liverpool take on West Ham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
The match will be followed by the semi-final draw.
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