Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Chelsea: Gerrard, Skrtel, Lucas return; no Sturridge

Liverpool return to full strength for tonight’s League Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (7.45pm kick off).

Brendan Rodgers brings captain Steven Gerrard back into the side, along with Lucas Leiva and Martin Skrtel – who all missed the match against Bolton at the weekend.

Lazar Markovic and Alberto Moreno also return in the wide areas.

Raheem Sterling continues up front, with Philippe Coutinho and Gerrard in support.

Daniel Sturridge is not in the squad, but Mario Balotelli is back among the subs.

Liverpool: Mignolet – Can, Skrtel, Sakho – Markovic, Henderson, Lucas, Moreno – Coutinho, Gerrard – Sterling.

Subs: Ward, Johnson, Lovren, Allen, Lallana, Lambert, Balotelli.

Chelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Luis; Matic, Fabregas; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Costa.

Subs: Cech, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Ake, Ramires, Remy, Drogba.

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