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League Cup: Liverpool edge Chelsea in penalty shootout

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Briefings

Liverpool advanced to the League Cup quarter-finals by defeating Chelsea 6-5 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. Wesley Fofana scored the decisive penalty, while Chelsea's Maxence Lacroix was injured before the match, preventing him from playing. The game ended on October 29, 2026, with the French defender's injury noted as occurring a week prior to the France squad announcement.

Key points

• Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 in a penalty shootout to reach the League Cup quarter-finals.
• Wesley Fofana scored the winning penalty for Liverpool, while Maxence Lacroix was injured before the match.

Context

This match result determines the progression of the League Cup quarter-finals for the 2026 season, with the French defender's injury noted as occurring a week prior to the France squad announcement.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the match outcome and specific player injuries; no further context on the season or squad announcements is provided.

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