How Liverpool could line-up against Chelsea in Carabao Cup final

Central defensive midfielder - Fabinho

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Fabinho has arguably been the best central defensive midfielder in the Premier League this season. The Brazilian is quite a handful in the center of the pitch and is sure to be looking forward to the Carabao Cup final.

The 28-year-old ace is capable of dictating play and breaking out opposition attacks constantly. Often dropping between the two centre-backs, Fabinho has the ability to pick out crucial passes from deep, thereby catching the opponent off-guard. But he has shown in the past couple of months that he is also a goal-threat from set-pieces, especially corners.

Hence, the South American star will surely start against the Blues at the weekend.

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Central midfielder - Jordan Henderson

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Jordan Henderson has been one of the main reasons behind Klopp's success at Liverpool over the last five years. The club captain has incredible match tempremancy and often shows up against the big teams.

The Carabao Cup final is certainly a big occasion and the Englishman will be rising to the occasion again. While Henderson is not an incredible creator or goal-scorer, his role in the build-up play is very underrated.

He often hits diagonol passes at wingers or full-backs or finds one of his teammates on the run in the penalty box. His pin-point precision in passing has proved to be a blessing for his side in recent years. But his defensive abilities are just as important as he often mops up behind Alexander-Arnold, especially when the right-back ventures forward.

Henderson has led Liverpool to four trophies under Klopp and will be looking to make it five by winning the Carabao Cup soon.

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Central midfielder - Thiago Alcantara

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Thiago Alcantara has come into his own at Liverpool this season. The former Bayern Munich star had a start-stop campaign last year but has produced scintillating form this term.

The Spaniard plays a progressive role alongside Fabinho and Henderson, as he is capable of hitting marvelous long-range passes. However, one aspect Thiago has developed this season is the art of tactical fouls, thereby disrupting the opponent's attacks. He also has tons of experience playing in cup finals and will be key in the Carabao Cup tie on Sunday.

Few can orchestrate the build-up play like Thiago and he will need to show up at the weekend if he hopes of winning his first trophy with Liverpool.