Pep said this after the game last night;
‘In the next round, we’re going to play the players that play less minutes or the second team. We are not going to waste energy for this competition, for sure’.
I think this will be the case in this competition ongoing now. In a few years I can see teams in Europe no longer playing in the EFL Cup.
Given the champions league seems to keep on being extended and new fangled competitions created as well, I see a point where teams will no longer compete in the league cup. That would be sad for me as it's always had a special place in my heart. Also it's an early trip to Wembley and the chance to get a trophy in the cupboard early doors. Maybe we'll continue but just play a total second string to give them experience.