Alonso Calls Carabao Cup Chelsea’s Least Important Competition After Liverpool Exit

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says the Carabao Cup was the club’s least important competition this season after a 6-5 penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Chelsea were knocked out in the fourth round after a 1-1 draw. Morgan Rogers scored from the spot for the visitors before Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool, also from a penalty. Wesley Fofana missed Chelsea’s decisive kick in the shootout. Alonso said his side must now focus on Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United. He added that Chelsea showed courage and improvement despite the loss, while explaining that injuries and cramps limited his substitution options.

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