‘No enough firepower’ – Paul Merson gives ‘shocking’ Chelsea vs Liverpool Carabao Cup final prediction
Paul Merson has given his prediction for this Chelsea vs Liverpool Carabao Cup final, and the Arsenal legend has admitted that it would be a difficult battle between two quality sides, and he feels sorry for the loser.
Merson believes the game will end in a 2-2 draw and will go down to penalties, but he couldn’t tell who will win in shootout.
Paul Merson told Sportskeeda: “When I look at the two teams and how they’ve performed this season, I think this could be an absolute humdinger of a game with lots of goals.”
“Chelsea are one of the best teams in the world defensively, but Liverpool’s front three is extraordinary and I fancy them to score against most teams across the continent.
“That said, I do think Chelsea have enough firepower to score goals despite question marks surrounding Romelu Lukaku’s form, so this is a tough game to call. Liverpool went to Stamford Bridge earlier this year, went 2-0 up and looked like they’d run away with the game, but Chelsea bounced back in some style and threatened to win after restoring parity.
“That’s what you’re up against – two world-class sides managed by two outstanding managers who are looking to get their hands on some silverware.
“There are so many potentially game-defining personal battles to look out for, but I do think Chelsea have better midfielders than Liverpool. Thomas Tuchel, though, needs to decide who starts in the middle of the park, with Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante and Jorginho all vying for a spot.
“I feel sorry for the one who is going to miss out, because they are all top players in their own right. It’s not to say Liverpool are short-staffed or devoid of quality in midfield, but the Blues have more quality in that area of the pitch, as we saw in the Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge last month.”