Team News: Chelsea vs. Liverpool injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

The 62nd EFL Cup final will take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon, as Chelsea and Liverpool prepare for a fierce battle for the domestic trophy.

The Reds are seeking a record-breaking ninth triumph in the competition and a first since 2012, while their capital counterparts have won it five times previously but not since 2015.

Jurgen Klopp's side overcame Arsenal in the semi-finals to make it here, while Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea saw off Tottenham Hotspur, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two finalists.

CHELSEA vs. LIVERPOOL

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CHELSEA

Out: Ben Chilwell (ACL) Doubtful: Mateo Kovacic (groin), Hakim Ziyech (Achilles), Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles), Reece James (thigh)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kepa; Christensen, Silva, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso; Mount, Pulisic; Havertz

LIVERPOOL

Out: Roberto Firmino (muscle) Doubtful: Diogo Jota (ankle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Mane, Diaz