Liverpool are chasing four trophies this season and are looking to lift their first on Sunday when they play Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final. However, there are concerns about the team's fitness due to injuries.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has highlighted the number of changes in the Liverpool team that played against Luton on Wednesday compared to the team that beat Chelsea on January 31. He questions whether Liverpool's key players will be fit for the final.
Sutton believes that if Liverpool's star players are not fully fit, Chelsea will have a real chance of winning. He has a feeling about Chelsea's potential to upset Liverpool in this one-off game.
In addition to discussing the Carabao Cup final, Sutton also shares his predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season.
Jermain Defoe, former England striker and subject of a new feature-length biography, also gives his predictions for the weekend's games, including the Carabao Cup final.
Defoe's biography, titled 'Defoe', tells the story of his life and professional career, from his childhood in east London to his current role as a coach at Tottenham's academy. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and the right mindset in achieving success in football.
Sutton predicts a close match in the Carabao Cup final, with Liverpool winning 2-1 after extra time. Defoe agrees with Sutton's prediction.
The final result will depend on the fitness of Liverpool's key players and how well Chelsea can perform on the day. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested match.
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