Sport
Thiago Alcantara forced out of EFL Cup
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been withdrawn from the Reds’ starting XI for the EFL Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium after suffering an injury in the warm-up.
Naby Keita replaced the Spain international, with Harvey Elliott taking Keita’s place among the substitutes.
Thiago – who was seen to be crying on the bench – has been in excellent form for the Reds, including playing 68 minutes in the 6-0 demolition of Leeds United on Wednesday before being subbed for Jordan Henderson, presumably to ensure he was fit for Sunday’s final.
It had earlier been confirmed that Diogo Jota had made the bench after missing Premier League wins over Norwich City and Leeds United following a knock picked up against Inter in the Champions League on February 16.
Romelu Lukaku was named on the bench for a second straight game by Thomas Tuchel, while Chelsea opted for Edouard Mendy ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal.
*Livescore
Soaring rice prices threaten Christmas celebrations for Nigerian families
Panic as Stage collapses during Odumodublvck’s performance at Lagos concert
2025 Budget: FG allocates ₦6.36bn for renovation of Tinubu, Shettima’s official quarters
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 22nd December 2024
NNPC debunks shutdown rumors, confirms fuel loading at Port Harcourt Refinery
‘We have to find a way’ – Guardiola laments after defeat to Aston Villa
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight rematch
Southampton name Ex-Roma boss, Ivan Juric as new manager
EPL: Jesus double leads Arsenal’s five-goal rout against Crystal Palace
27 feared dead in Stampede at Christmas rice distribution event in Anambra
Tinubu honours Abuja, Anambra stampede victims, cancels all Lagos events
