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Ian Doyle

Liverpool fixture change confirmed as UEFA relax Champions League rule

Liverpool's Premier League clash at home to Leeds United has been rearranged to just four days before the Carabao Cup final.

The Reds will now entertain Marco Bielsa's side on Wednesday, February 23 (kick-off 7.45pm) ahead of their Wembley date against Chelsea on Sunday, February 27.

The match will not be broadcast live on television in the UK.

Leeds had originally been due to visit on Boxing Day only to be successful in their request for a postponement due to a coronavirus outbreak that had decimated their playing resources.

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The game will take place on the same night as Champions League knockout games, with Manchester United at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their round of 16 tie. Chelsea host Lille the previous night.

UEFA have relaxed their usual guidelines preventing domestic games from coinciding with European cup competitions as the Premier League looks to clear the fixture backlog caused by a spate of postponements due to the pandemic.

The rearrangement means Liverpool face a busy February once they resume action after the mid-winter break at home to Championship side Cardiff City in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday.

The Reds then welcome Leicester City in the Premier League on Thursday, February 10 before visiting Burnley three days later.

Jurgen Klopp's side are in Italy for their Champions League round of 16 first leg tie against Inter Milan on Wednesday, February 16 and then take on Norwich City at Anfield on Saturday, February 19 before finishing the month with the Leeds and Chelsea games.

Liverpool must still find a new date for their Premier League trip to Arsenal, which was initially due to take place on the weekend of the Carabao Cup final.

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