Liverpool return to Premier League action today, welcoming Chelsea to Anfield.
This match marks the Reds’ first fixture following the October international break, and they are eager to secure all three points.
Under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 before the two-week hiatus, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table.
With six wins in their first seven league matches this season, the Reds are determined to continue their momentum against an in-form Chelsea side that is undefeated in their last seven outings across all competitions.
However, Sunday’s game will see some members of the Liverpool squad unavailable due to injury.
Federico Chiesa is expected to miss the match due to a fitness issue, while Alisson Becker remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Alexis Mac Allister is also a doubt for Liverpool; although there is hope he will be fit enough to be included in the squad, he did not participate in team training on Friday and instead worked in the gym to build his fitness ahead of the clash.
Additionally, Kostas Tsimikas is a doubt after missing Friday’s training session due to illness. It is also uncertain whether Harvey Elliott will return from a fractured foot, which has kept him out of action for all seven fixtures since the September international break.
Liverpool will look to overcome these challenges as they aim for another victory against Chelsea.
Below is the full Liverpool squad to face Chelsea, according to Liverpool Echo:
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher, Vitezslav Jaros
Defender: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Andy Robertson
Midfield: Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones, Tyler Morton, Trey Nyoni
Forward: Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo
Unavailable: Alisson Becker (hamstring), Federico Chiesa (unknown), Harvey Elliott (fractured foot), Kostas Tsimikas (illness)
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