The EFL Cup is a "total rip-off" for fans because Premier League managers field weakened teams, says former England winger Chris Waddle.
Liverpool made 11 changes and Tottenham 10 on Tuesday as the eight Premier League teams made 71 changes in total.
"I feel for the fans. They should know who is going to play in the competition," Waddle, 55, said.
Former Tottenham manager David Pleat also said he was "very disappointed" with the teams selected.
A number of young or fringe players featured in the midweek matches with managers rotating their line-up following the weekend's Premier League games.