Liverpool will face off against Brighton & Hove Albion in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, and both teams will be eager for a win to secure their place in the last eight. With other big teams like Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Chelsea also in action, it's shaping up to be an exciting night in the tournament. Elsewhere, Liverpool's Dutch forward Cody Gakpo scored twice in their previous round win over West Ham, and will be looking to continue his form tonight. Stay tuned for updates on the draw, as well as action from other matches across the country.
Liverpool and Brighton Set to Clash in EFL Cup Quarterfinals
Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion will face off in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, the English Football League's secondary cup competition. The highly anticipated match will take place on Tuesday, January 17th, at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.
Background
The Carabao Cup is a knockout competition open to all 92 professional clubs in the English football league system. It is currently sponsored by Carabao Energy Drink and was previously known as the EFL Cup. The competition's format consists of seven rounds, with the final played at Wembley Stadium.
Liverpool is a perennial contender in the Carabao Cup, having won the trophy nine times. Their most recent victory came in 2022, when they defeated Chelsea on penalties. Brighton has never won the tournament but reached the semi-finals in 2019.
Match Preview
Both Liverpool and Brighton will be keen to secure a place in the semi-finals, especially given the caliber of teams remaining in the competition. Liverpool's current Premier League form is cause for concern, but they have a strong record in cup competitions. Brighton, on the other hand, has been in impressive form under manager Roberto De Zerbi and will be confident of causing an upset.
Cody Gakpo's Form
Liverpool's Dutch forward Cody Gakpo has been in fine form since joining the club in January. The 23-year-old scored twice in their previous round win over West Ham and will be looking to continue his goalscoring touch against Brighton.
Top 5 FAQs
1. When and where is the match being played? The match will be played on Tuesday, January 17th, at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.
2. What are the betting odds? Liverpool are favorites to win the match, with odds of around 1.53. Brighton are underdogs, with odds of around 5.50.
3. Who has won the Carabao Cup the most times? Liverpool has won the Carabao Cup nine times, more than any other club.
4. Has Brighton ever won the Carabao Cup? No, Brighton has never won the Carabao Cup but reached the semi-finals in 2019.
5. Who is the manager of Liverpool? Jurgen Klopp is the manager of Liverpool.
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