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Comments Chelsea – Liverpool: Liverpool hope to win the first FA Cup under coach Klopp

At 22:45 on May 14 (Vietnam time), Wembley Stadium will welcome Chelsea and Liverpool to compete in the FA Cup final of the 2021-2022 season.

Coach Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool said his squad is finally deep enough to compete for the title in FA CupPremier League and Champions League. For his part, coach Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea says that much of the outcome will depend on luck and small details when the two teams meet tonight in the second final of the season, after the League Cup final that the “Red Army” won. won on the 11m mark.

End of the long drought?

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Liverpool (centre) beat Chelsea in this season’s League Cup final

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Liverpool want to end a prolonged drought in the FA Cup as they reach the final for the first time under Klopp’s reign. The Merseyside team, 7 times stepping on the podium in the FA Cup, defeated Man City to qualify for their 15th final – the first in 10 years – and have not won the trophy since 2006.

While the “Red Army” has won the Premier League and Champions League in previous seasons under Klopp, the German coach has not been able to lead them through the fifth round of the FA Cup before the current campaign.

He also said defensive midfielder Fabinho will miss the trip to London but he will be fit to play in the Champions League final when Liverpool face off against London. Real Madrid in Paris on May 28.

The above shows that Liverpool are still on the way to conquering an unprecedented treble in history, but can they overcome Chelsea again tonight when “The Blues” are burning with determination to avenge the failed in the final of the English League Cup 2 and a half months ago?

With Fabinho’s injury, Jordan Henderson can start at number 6 with two other players, Thiago and Naby Keita (or James Milner) in midfield. Their task is not to allow Chelsea’s midfield to operate with high intensity.

In defence, Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate will compete for the last position in this line while the three strikers will be selected by coach Klopp from Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota.

“Ready to fight”

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Chelsea (right) believe they still have a chance in tonight’s FA Cup final

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With such a Liverpool squad, coach Tuchel said: “We will face one of the best coaches and teams. world. That is obvious and has been proven over the years and recent weeks. We are ready to fight.”

According to him, Chelsea will play a “fierce” match against Liverpool in the hope of avoiding a blank season and therefore, he will most likely risk using both Mateo Kovacic and N’Golo Kante when these two midfielders. just recovered from an injury.

Of course, Liverpool are still rated higher in this final but Chelsea still have their chance. As we all know, if we didn’t squander a lot of opportunities, “The Blues” would have been the owner of the League Cup, not Liverpool.

Striker Romelu Lukaku was partly blamed that day but after scoring three goals in his last two Premier League games, the Belgian striker appeared to have regained his confidence. He is expected to continue to play as coach Tuchel looks to exploit Liverpool’s high defense.

Coach Tuchel said: “It is not easy to counter-attack. You need a connection between the person making the pass and the person receiving it. But, like always, you can find a solution if you have a perfect day. We hope that happens tomorrow.”

Forecast

With both Klopp and Tuchel unlikely to have their strongest midfield, expect an open-ended game. Winning his first FA Cup with Liverpool would be the best way for manager Klopp to celebrate his contract extension while Chelsea’s new owners will be keen on the feat in the capital.

However, with Liverpool having taught City a lesson in dominant attacking play in the semi-finals and while the Wembley curse on Chelsea has yet to be lifted, hopefully Liverpool will be celebrating after 120 minutes of play.

Human resource

Chelsea: Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi are absent due to injury while N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic’s ability to play is still open.

Liverpool: Fabinho is absent due to injury.

Confrontation history

– Chelsea and Liverpool have met 191 times in all competitions, Chelsea won 65 games, Liverpool won 83.

– Chelsea and Liverpool have met 11 times in the FA Cup, Chelsea won 7 matches, Liverpool won 4.

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