Romeo Lavia has taken on a more significant midfield role at Chelsea following his exit from the team. He expressed excitement for the upcoming Manchester United match, stating his commitment to the club's badge. Xabi Alonso adjusted Chelsea's formation for their match against Liverpool, adding a new midfielder and promoting Neto higher up the field. Chelsea's League Cup campaign ended with a loss to Liverpool, with Morgan Rogers performing well despite the shootout defeat. Alonso made tactical decisions for the Liverpool match, including a notable change involving Estevao Willian.