“He plays like Jorginho” “Start him tomorrow” – Pochettino told to start Jorginho type in Carabao Cup final
Paul Merson has given his prediction for the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, and he believes this game will be won and lost in midfield.
Chelsea lost 4-1 to Liverpool two weeks ago at Anfield, but it’s expected to be a different ball game at Wembley this Sunday.
Paul Merson has told Mauricio Pochettino to take a cue from Mikel Arteta who utilised former Blue, Jorginho, to dismantle Liverpool’s midfield at the Emirates.
“Playing against Man City suited Chelsea in the draw last weekend,” Paul Merson said. “You know they are going to leave gaps at the back.
“You always get a chance against them – if you pick that right pass on the counter, you are going to cause them major problems.
“I don’t think that is the case against Liverpool. They will be more shrewd about Chelsea’s counter-attack.
“Chelsea have to beat Liverpool’s press. Arsenal beat it umpteen times at the Emirates the other week with Jorginho in the team.
“I’m not sure if they have that Jorginho figure in the team. They have Enzo Fernandez – if he can play the same as Jorginho did that day for Arsenal, then it swings the advantage to Chelsea.
“If Curtis Jones isn’t fit, then I think Chelsea win that midfield battle.”
What tactics do you expect Pochettino to employ for the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool?