Fulham host Liverpool on Wednesday night in the League Cup semi-final return leg after losing the first leg 2-1 at Anfield recently. The Cottagers aim to reach their first major domestic cup final since 1975.Marco Silva’s side was in front at Anfield before conceding twice in three minutes. “My ambition is to always play cup competitions and go further,” Silva said on the eve of the tie.Three minutes of magic beats 87 minutes of blood, sweat and tears”Last season, we were promoted and we played in the quarter-final of the FA Cup and our aim was always to go further. Of course, it’s important to recognise that the Premier League was the main thing.”But at the same time, when we played the other competitions, we were trying to be strong enough – the first game in the Carabao was really poor last season.”It was a good moment to speak with the players about what I demand from them and what we demand from any competitions that you play in the future.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7822185##Silva admits the visit of Liverpool and the potential for a first-ever game as a manager at Wembley, which means Wednesday is one of the biggest nights of his managerial career in England.”It is one of them, yes,” he replied. “I did play a (League Cup) semi-final with Hull City as well against Manchester United but, if you ask me right now, I would prefer to have another more important one in one month’s time or two months’ time,” concluded he.EFL CUP – SEMIFINALTuesday Chelsea – Middlesbrough 6-1 (4-0)/Howson (og) 15, Fernandez 29, Disasi 36, Palmer 42, 77, Madueke 81 – Rogers 88/Wednesday 23.00: (4.90) Fulham (3.60) Liverpool (1.75)***odds are subject to change
