Alonso criticised for downplaying Liverpool shootout loss

Alonso criticised for downplaying Liverpool shootout loss

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was criticised after he described the Carabao Cup as the least important competition following his team's penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, with former goalkeeper Asmir Begović warning that the remarks could upset supporters, talkSPORT reported. Liverpool had advanced to the quarter-finals by beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time, securing a place in the last eight of the competition.

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Liverpool Football Club Chelsea Football Club Xabi Alonso Andoni Iraola Jordan Henderson Giorgi Mamardashvili Wesley Fofana Emmanuel Emegha Morgan Rogers Cody Gakpo Darren England

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29 octobre 2026
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talkSPORT • 29 oct. 15h31

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the Carabao Cup was the least important competition after a penalty shootout loss to Liverpool, prompting former goalkeeper Asmir Begović to warn the comments could upset fans.

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The Mirror • 29 oct. 12h04

Chelsea lost to Liverpool on penalties in the Carabao Cup fourth round, and manager Xabi Alonso described the competition as the least important in the club's calendar.

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Sky Sports • 29 oct. 01h39

Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, securing a place in the Carabao Cup last eight where they will face Bournemouth.

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Liverpool Echo • 28 oct. 22h51

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The Guardian • 28 oct. 22h32

Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Anfield, securing a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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GiveMeSport • 28 oct. 22h15

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