Klopp’s Liverpool emerged victorious with a 4-1 win against Luton, overcoming the challenge of missing 9 key players.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp concedes that Chelsea holds the edge as “definite” favourites for the upcoming Carabao Cup final on Sunday. However, despite a depleted squad, Klopp remains resolute that Liverpool will give their all in the much-anticipated clash at Wembley.

In a challenging build-up to the final, Liverpool faced a significant setback with nine senior players missing during their recent 4-1 victory against Luton at Anfield. The absentees included key figures like Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, Thiago, Dominik Szoboszlai, Joel Matip, Curtis Jones, and Darwin Nunez.

“We have to see [who will be fit for the final], but I said it before the game [against Luton] as long as we have 11 players we will go for it,” Klopp affirmed. While acknowledging Chelsea’s improvements since their last encounter, Klopp dismissed the notion of Liverpool being considered “big favourites” for the final.

The injury concerns loom large for Liverpool, with Klopp revealing that Jota is set to face “months” on the sidelines due to a knee injury. Jones is nursing a bone ligament injury, and Alisson is sidelined with a muscle issue. Long-term injuries persist for Alexander-Arnold, Szoboszlai, and Thiago.

The availability of star players Salah and Nunez remains uncertain for the final. Nunez, who left the field at halftime in the Brentford match, and Salah, returning from an injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations, pose additional challenges for Klopp as he strategizes for the showdown against Chelsea.

Klopp acknowledged Chelsea’s significant improvement and anticipates a tricky encounter, emphasizing the exceptional nature of Liverpool’s recent performance against Luton in light of the challenging circumstances. As Liverpool braces for the final, Klopp remains committed to fielding a competitive team, ready to give their all against the formidable Chelsea.

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