Why are Liverpool playing on Wednesday night and why aren't they showing it on TV? Injury-hit Reds return to action days before Carabao Cup final
Liverpool's relentless schedule shows no signs of abating, with the Reds one of four teams involved in a Premier League clash this week.
Jurgen KloppThe team remains strong in all four competitions, which has wreaked havoc on their Premier League schedule.
The Merseyside side extended their lead at the top of the table with a 4-1 win over Brentford last time out.
Liverpool They are now two points ahead of Arsenal in second place and another two ahead of the city of manchesteralthough the defending champions have one game less.
But Liverpool's mounting injuries worsened in west London, where both Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones leaving the stadium on crutches.
Why are Liverpool playing on Wednesday?
Liverpool's participation in the Carabao Cup Final This weekend has meant that they have had to sell out their league games.
The Reds were due to host Luton Town on Saturday, February 24, but will instead face Chelsea in a replay of the 2022 Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.
That moved their clash with the Hatters up a few days in a Gameweek 25 double after being rescheduled for Wednesday.
This clash will not be broadcast live on television due to the original match being scheduled for the blackout on Saturday at 3pm.
Liverpool fixtures
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Brentford 1-4 Liverpool
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
19:30 Liverpool vs Luton – talkSPORT EXCLUSIVE (NOT ON UK TV)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
15:00 Chelsea vs Liverpool – Carabao Cup Final – talkSPORT
Top-flight rules dictate that if a match not chosen for television coverage is postponed, then the rescheduled match cannot be broadcast on television, even if it has been rescheduled to a more convenient time.
While the match may not be available to watch, talkSPORT will be covering it with EXCLUSIVE live radio commentary.
Coverage will be presented by Adrian Durham, while commentary will be provided by Sam Matterface and former England striker Dean Ashton.
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