Carabao Cup least important for us – Xabi Alonso downplays Chelsea’s loss

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso has downplayed his side’s Carabao Cup exit, describing the competition as the club’s “least important” this season.
Chelsea were knocked out in the fourth round on Wednesday night after losing 6-5 on penalties to Liverpool at Anfield, following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Morgan Rogers had given Chelsea the lead from the penalty spot after Ryan Gravenberch fouled Moises Caicedo, before Cody Gakpo equalised with another penalty after Wesley Fofana handled in the area.
Both sides missed chances to win it, with Giorgi Mamardashvili and Mike Penders making key saves, before the tie went to a shootout.
Fofana missed the decisive spot-kick for Chelsea after K...