The English Football League (EFL) has said it is considering Liverpool’s request to postpone their Carabao Cup clash with Arsenal.
The Reds have requested to have the semi-final, first leg match at the Emirates called off in the wake of several positive COVID-19 tests within the camp.
The match is due to take place on Thursday at 7.45 pm.
It is understood the members of Jurgen Klopp’s backroom staff unaffected by COVID-19 decided to cancel training late Tuesday afternoon, after the third separate outbreak at the club.
An EFL spokesperson said: “The League has this evening received a request from Liverpool FC to postpone Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg versus Arsenal FC which will now be considered by the competition rules as set out at the start of the season alongside information submitted by the club.
“We will look to confirm the League’s position as soon as possible once the circumstances have been fully reviewed.”
In a statement, Liverpool said: “The Reds have formally requested to the EFL that the fixture be rescheduled after further suspected positive tests were registered among players and staff, allied to other factors impacting selection, including illness and injury.
The Carabao Cup semi-finals are expected to be played over two legs.
