Will Butcher

Xabi Alonso and Jordan Henderson returned to Anfield on Wednesday night as Chelsea and Liverpool did battle in the Carabao Cup – but it was Maxence Lacroix who was booed by the home support.

A frustrating night for Xabi Alonso. Returning to Anfield, Chelsea played well against an in-form Liverpool but ultimately lost on penalties – and Maxence Lacroix limped off injured.

Most Chelsea fans thought Estevao would be handed his third start of the season on Wednesday night at Anfield, especially with Cole Palmer suspended.

In the summer, Xabi Alonso was ruthless, and he had to be. Chelsea had a massive squad, and without European football, it needed to be cut. He was ruthless with Robert Sanchez, too.

On Wednesday night, Chelsea fans had their hearts in their mouths when Maxence Lacroix clutched his hamstring towards the end of the first half during the penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool.

Estevao remained an unused substitute in the penalty-shootout defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday. It is another chapter in the growing uncertainty surrounding the Chelsea star's role under Xabi Alonso.

It is a desperate day when Chelsea fans are starting to agree with Jamie O'Hara. But at the moment, Xabi Alonso has left them no choice when it comes to his treatment of Estevao.

On Thursday afternoon, Daniel Farke was only asked a few questions. The first was about team news, but the majority was about Jean-Matteo Bahoya, as Farke made a long-winded plea to fans.

Daniel Farke reached the end of his fuse on Thursday afternoon when, once again, the Leeds United boss was asked about Jean-Matteo Bahoya.

Amid the furore surrounding Joao Pedro and Estevao, Carlo Ancelotti has announced his Brazil squad this evening. The former Chelsea manager has made a decision on the Stamford Bridge duo.