In the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Chelsea is set to face Championship team Middlesbrough, while Liverpool will take on Fulham.

Liverpool secured their spot in the semi-finals with a commanding 5-1 victory over West Ham United at Anfield. Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and a brace from Curtis Jones contributed to the emphatic win, solidifying Liverpool’s status as heavy favorites to clinch the cup.

Chelsea faced a tougher battle for their semi-final qualification, engaging in a tense penalty shootout against Newcastle United after a 1-1 draw in regular time, with Mykhailo Mudryk scoring a last-minute goal.

Middlesbrough, managed by Michael Carrick, advanced to the semi-finals by defeating Port Vale 3-0, while Fulham secured their spot with a penalty shootout victory against Everton at Goodison Park.

The draw sets the stage for a potential repeat of the 2022 final if Liverpool and Chelsea both progress as expected. In the previous final, Liverpool emerged victorious against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium through a penalty shootout.

2023/24 Carabao Cup semi-final draw

• Middlesbrough vs Chelsea
• Liverpool vs Fulham

When are the 2023/24 Carabao Cup semi-finals played?

The semi-finals’ first leg is scheduled for the week of January 8, while the second leg is scheduled for the week of January 22, a few weeks later.

In the opening legs of the semi-finals, Middlesbrough and Liverpool will play at home.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has accepted his first permanent job in football management.

Everyone at Manchester United is wishing Michael Carrick well after he was appointed Middlesbrough’s new permanent manager today.

Michael Carrick replaces Chris Wilder, who was fired on October 3 after five defeats in the first 11 league games of the season. In the Sky Bet Championship, Middlesbrough sits just one point above the relegation zone.

Jonathan Woodgate will work alongside Carrick as the first-team coach, and another backroom hire is anticipated soon.

The 41-year-old enjoyed 12 seasons as a player at Old Trafford before embarking on a coaching career under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He later became Red Devils caretaker manager for three matches when he earned wins over Villarreal and Arsenal, plus a draw against Chelsea.

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Carrick departed United in December of last year to spend time with his family and think about what he should do next in the sport to which he has given so much. Ten months later, at another club that has great meaning for him, he begins his first permanent management position.

“I’m really excited to be here and to be part of a club with such a deep history and tradition,” said Carrick in a statement on Boro’s website. “Middlesbrough was the first professional club I played for as a nine-year-old boy, so it’s a very special feeling to be back here as a head coach.

“Growing up in the north-east myself I’m fully aware of what football means to people here. It’s a real privilege for me to be in this position and to feel all the passion and enthusiasm you’ve got for the game and for Boro. I’ll give everything to help develop the team and keep moving the club forward and make you the supporters proud. I can’t wait to get started.”

The club is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Carrick as Head Coach 🤝

Welcome to #Boro, Michael! 🔴⚪️ #UTB

— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) October 24, 2022

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson is excited to have a person of Carrick’s stature in charge at the Riverside Stadium.

“We’re delighted to welcome Michael to the club. We had identified a number of potentials for the vacancy who we spoke with, and were impressed by all. 

“But Michael was the outstanding candidate. Michael has the same values as the club, and we are very much aligned in our ambitions. We see Michael as the perfect fit for us and he believes this is the right club at the right time.”

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Former Manchester United player and assistant coach Michael Carrick have revealed that he is set to take over a manager job after leaving Man United.

Michael Carrick is now in line to become the manager of the Championship club Middlesbrough. He has had discussions with Middlesbrough about taking the club management position.

Carrick was a caretaker manager at Old Trafford in 2021 after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked and later handed over to Ralf Rangnick.

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The 41-year-old achieved two victories and a draw while serving as the interim manager at Old Trafford, defeating Villarreal in the Champions League, Arsenal in the Premier League, and drawing with Chelsea.

The Athletic reports that Middlesbrough have held talks over the midfielder regarding their vacant managerial role, following the sacking of Chris Wilder.

Middlesbrough, which last competed in the Premier League in the 2016–17 campaign, has had a difficult start to the current campaign and is currently ranked 21 in the second division.

Carrick left Manchester United following Rangnick’s arrival, but he is now ‘weighing up’ a return to football.

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