Liverpool latest: Andoni Iraola warned about mistake as Trent Alexander-Arnold return backed

Iraola warned not to repeat Slot's mistake of heavy rotation in the Carabao Cup; Carragher backs Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Liverpool.

Liverpool face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield on Wednesday night, looking to extend their recent winning run. John Aldridge has warned manager Andoni Iraola against repeating Arne Slot's approach from last season, when Liverpool fielded a heavily rotated side with eight teenagers against Crystal Palace and lost 3-0. Aldridge stressed that Chelsea, out of Europe, will field their strongest team and Liverpool must match them to progress to the quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher has said he would welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Liverpool. The 28-year-old has struggled since his £10 million move to Real Madrid last summer, managing only three league starts and falling to third in the right-back pecking order behind Denzel Dumfries and Federico Valverde. Carragher acknowledged Alexander-Arnold made a mistake in leaving but believes his creativity down the right flank would benefit Liverpool, addressing a problem area in the squad.