Chelsea host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in a key Premier League encounter. Chelsea need a result to steady their season amid a mounting injury crisis, while Liverpool will aim to recover from recent defeats and assert their strength even with limited availability.
Head-to-Head, Possible Lineups, and Injuries
Liverpool have generally had the upper hand in recent meetings with Liverpool winning 3 of their last 5 meetings. Chelsea have struggled defensively, which Liverpool will look to exploit.
Lineups
Chelsea will hold the 4-2-3-1 formation;
Sánchez; James, Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Estêvão, Buonanotte, Neto; João Pedro.
Liverpool will continue with 4-2-3-1 formation; Mamardashvili; Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Gakpo, Salah, Szoboszlai; Isak.
Chelsea injury list:
Cole Palmer → groin injury
Levi Colwill → ACL injury
Tosin Adarabioyo → calf injury
Wesley Fofana → concussion / head issue
Liam Delap → hamstring injury
Dario Essugo → thigh injury
Andrey Santos → knock / injury
Trevoh Chalobah → suspended
Liverpool injury list:
Alisson Becker → hamstring injury (out)
Giovanni Leoni → ACL injury (long term)
Federico Chiesa → fitness doubtful
Hugo Ekitike → thigh / muscle concern (doubtful)
