The real reason why Liverpool face Carabao Cup elimination before Arsenal encounter in the fourth round at Anfield next month as  EFL launch ineligible player investigation.

Jurgen Klopp men feed-in Pedro Chirivella in the 2-0 win over MK Dons on last Wednesday but the Reds have confirmed that they’re working with the authorities to help identify the possible administrative issue.”The club are aware of a potential administrative issue pertaining to one of our players,” a Liverpool spokesperson told The Athletic.

“We are working with the relevant authorities in order to establish the facts of the matter and will be making no further comment until this process is complete.”Pedro Chirivella also made his first senior appearance in over three years after spells away from Anfield on loan in Spain and Holland.