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Liverpool Face Carabao Cup Expulsion Amid Ineligible Player Investigation

Liverpool are reportedly facing possible expulsion from the Carabao Cup after an investigation was opened to determine whether they fielded an ineligible player against MK Dons in the third round on Wednesday.

Paul Joyce of the Times provided further information on the player in question—Pedro Chirivella—and the possible punishments the team could face:

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EFL investigation into ineligible Liverpool player in Carabao Cup relates to Pedro Chirivella. He joined Extremadura on loan in January and case is over international clearance. Chirivella replaced Naby Keita after 63 minutes. Liverpool facing fine, but expulsion also an option.