The Carabao Cup final will take place on Sunday, February 25 at Wembley Stadium. The kick-off time is yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to be around 4:30pm GMT. The final will feature the winners of the semi-final matchups between Chelsea and Middlesbrough, and Liverpool and Fulham. Chelsea will face either Liverpool or Fulham in the final, depending on the outcome of their semi-final match. Liverpool currently holds a 2-1 advantage over Fulham going into the second leg. The Carabao Cup is the first major trophy of the 2023-24 English football season.

As for watching the final, viewers in the United Kingdom can tune in on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event. In the United States, the game will be available on ESPN+. Canadian viewers can watch on DAZN, while Italian, German, Austrian, Swiss, Spanish, and Japanese viewers can also catch the game on DAZN. Ticket details for the final have already been revealed, with Chelsea fans allocated the west side of Wembley Stadium and the winners of the Liverpool vs Fulham semi-final getting the east side.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the club will once again enlist the help of a neuroscience company, Neuro11, to prepare for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. The company, founded by Dr. Niklas Heusler and Patrick Hantschke, specializes in mental strength training for players in preparation for set-pieces and penalties.

This is not the first time Liverpool has worked with Neuro11. They previously collaborated during the club's last Wembley meeting with Chelsea in the cup final in 2022, where Liverpool emerged victorious after a penalty shootout. Klopp spoke highly of their work and stated that they have already been working with the team in the build-up to their recent match against Fulham.

The use of neuroscience techniques in sports training has become increasingly popular in recent years, with teams and athletes seeking any advantage they can gain. By training players' mental and shot-precision abilities, Liverpool hopes to improve their performance in high-pressure situations.

Liverpool is currently chasing four trophies this season and will face Norwich in the FA Cup before the Carabao Cup final. Klopp emphasized the need to focus on one game at a time and not get ahead of themselves.

With the assistance of Neuro11, Liverpool aims to enhance their mental strength and increase their chances of success in the Carabao Cup final.

Manchester City will be without Erling Haaland as they face Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth round clash on Friday. Haaland, the Premier League's top scorer, has been sidelined since December 6 due to a foot injury. Although he returned to training during the winter break, a setback last month has delayed his comeback. While City manager Pep Guardiola stated that Haaland is on the verge of returning, he confirmed that the striker would not be ready for the match against Tottenham.

Haaland's absence provides a significant boost for Tottenham as they aim to extend their undefeated record against Guardiola's side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Spurs manager, Ange Postecoglou, will be looking to take advantage of Haaland's absence and secure a victory.

In addition to Haaland, other high-profile players are also facing fitness doubts ahead of upcoming matches. Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are both sidelined with knee and hamstring injuries, respectively. While Alexander-Arnold has a chance of returning for the FA Cup clash with Norwich, Salah is expected to be out for up to four weeks due to a hamstring tear.

Fans will have to wait and see if Haaland's absence will impact City's performance against Tottenham, and if Alexander-Arnold and Salah can make a swift recovery for Liverpool's upcoming matches.