Liverpool FC Programmes

Lewis Koumas adorns the cover of the official matchday programme for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup fourth-round clash with Chelsea.

Inside, we hear from two of his fellow youngsters who have been part of the Reds’ first-team squad this season. Midfielder James McConnell, a Carabao Cup winner with the Reds in 2024, reflects on the past, present and future while defender Luke Chambers discusses his progress including making his UEFA Champions League debut in last month’s league phase victory at LASK.

Elsewhere, we have the pre-match insights of head coach Andoni Iraola, while captain Virgil van Dijk shares his thoughts from inside the dressing room. Talking of the skipper, we also highlight three special mementos from the day Virgil lifted his first trophy as Liverpool captain.

Meanwhile, ex-Reds centre-back Gary Gillespie previews the clash with the Blues and highlights the recent progress of midfielder Trey Nyoni, we put the spotlight on six previous League Cup clashes between the sides and preview a new official Liverpool FC book featuring a selection of poems by wordsmith, spoken word artist and passionate Red Joseph Roberts.

There is a round-up of the latest match action, an update from Liverpool’s women’s and academy teams plus some teasers for younger supporters with a focus on goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Where Once We Watched takes us to Crewe, while Planet Football examines a record-breaking month for the coach of La Liga side Getafe.

The packed issue also includes a look at the matchday programme issued for the visit of Chelsea for a League Cup second round clash in August 1977 and reflects on captaincy milestones.