WhoScored.com run through their Carabao Cup team of the week from the first round of semi-final ties with Liverpool, Fulham and Middlesbrough all represented in the XI.

Goalkeeper: Tom Glover (Middlesbrough) - 7.28 rating

Middlesbrough did well to keep Chelsea at bay on Tuesday night as they secured a first leg advantage in their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with the Blues. Tom Glover was solid as the last line of defence, making five saves to feature in this XI with a WhoScored.com rating of 7.28.

Right-back: Conor Bradley (Liverpool) - 7.22 rating

In the absence of the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Bradley deputised well for Liverpool in their eventual 2-1 win over Fulham. The 20-year-old was on hand to make six tackles and was unfortunate not to add an assist have made two key passes to secure his spot in the XI.

Centre-back: Dael Fry (Middlesbrough) - 7.34 rating

Back to the Riverside now, and Dael Fry was the player of the match in Middlesbrough's 1-0 win over Chelsea having earned a WhoScored.com rating of 7.34. The 26-year-old held firm for Michael Carrick's side, making 12 clearances, one tackle and one interception in a solid display against the Premier League outfit.

Centre-back: Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) - 7.32 rating

Joining Fry at the heart of the defence is teammate Lukas Engel, who returned a WhoScored.com rating of 7.32. Engel made eight clearances, three tackles and two interceptions in the narrow victory over Chelsea as Boro contained the Blues attack with ease.

Left-back: Antonee Robinson (Fulham) - 7.08 rating

Rounding off the backline is Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson. The American put in respectable returns of five interceptions and four tackles and while he was unable to help the Cottagers to a first leg advantage at Anfield, Robinson's defensive display means Fulham remain in the tie ahead of the second leg later this month.

Central midfield: Curtis Jones (Liverpool) - 7.85 rating

Boasting a WhoScored.com rating of 7.85, Curtis Jones is the Carabao Cup player of the week. Not only did Jones score the equaliser against Fulham, that coming from one of four shots, but he also found a teammate with 47 of 48 attempted passes, made two tackles and created one goalscoring opportunity in a solid all-round display.

Central midfield: Joao Palhinha (Fulham) - 7.76 rating

Fulham's primary ball winner makes the cut despite defeat at Anfield. Joao Palhinha did all he could to limit the Liverpool offensive as he made an impressive 10 tackles and chipped in with an additional two interceptions for good measure. A further two key passes saw Palhinha yield a WhoScored.com rating of 7.76.

Central midfield: Andreas Pereira (Fulham) - 7.77 rating

Palhinha's Fulham teammate completes the midfield. Andreas Pereira provided the assist for Willian's opener at Anfield, that coming from one of two key passes, while the 28-year-old also did all he could to help his side defensively as he made two tackles and won four aerial duels against the Reds.

Right wing: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) - 7.69 rating

One of Liverpool's two super-subs, Cody Gakpo features on the right flank in the team of the week having bagged his fourth Carabao Cup goal of the season, that enough to secure a first leg advantage at Fulham's expense. The Dutchman found a way past Bernd Leno with his only effort, while two dribbles and two key passes contributed towards his inclusion.

Striker: Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) - 7.69 rating

Darwin Nunez was introduced at the same time as Gakpo on Wednesday night and, like his teammate, was influential. Nunez registered the assists for both Liverpool goals at Anfield, the brace of assists coming from two key passes. The 24-year-old also completed three dribbles to, like Gakpo, earn a WhoScored.com rating of 7.69.

Left wing: Willian (Fulham) - 7.49 rating

Finishing off the XI is Fulham's goalscorer on Wednesday night Willian. The Brazilian got the better of Caoimhin Kelleher with his only effort on goal in midweek, while the experienced winger also chipped in with two dribbles, one key pass and one tackle on his way to a WhoScored.com rating of 7.49.

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