Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield today in a crucial Premier League clash, with both teams eager to extend their fine form. Both Liverpool and Chelsea are riding high on winning streaks, with Liverpool coming into the game on the back of six consecutive victories across all competitions, while Chelsea have won five of their last six matches.
Liverpool’s Outlook
Liverpool will be confident heading into this match, having performed well at home against Chelsea in the past. With Arsenal and Manchester City also vying for the title, the Reds will need to secure all three points to keep pace in the race. A win here would keep them in contention with their title rivals.
Chelsea’s Outlook
Chelsea, meanwhile, have enjoyed a strong start to the season, currently sitting fourth in the table. Although they are heading to one of the toughest venues in the league, Chelsea’s form and confidence should give them belief in getting a positive result at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Team News & Tactics
LFC
LFC will be without Harvey Elliott, who is sidelined with a foot injury, and Alisson Becker due to a hamstring issue. Caoimhin Kelleher will deputize in goal. The Reds will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson providing width from the full-back positions, while Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk will anchor the central defense.
In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch are expected to provide creativity and balance. Dominik Szoboszlai will operate in a more advanced role, supporting the attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Núñez, who will lead the line.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez.
Chelsea
Chelsea have a relatively fit squad, though Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana are suspended for this match. The Blues are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Robert Sanchez between the posts and Malo Gusto and Renato Veiga as the full-backs. Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill will likely form the central defensive partnership.
Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will act as the double pivot in midfield, with Caicedo breaking up play and Fernandez dictating the tempo. In attack, Cole Palmer will play in the number 10 role, with Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho offering pace and width on either flank. Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the line.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
Key Stats
- Liverpool have drawn eight of their last nine matches against Chelsea across all competitions.
- Five of the last six encounters between these two sides have produced two or fewer goals.
- Liverpool have kept six clean sheets in their last eight Premier League matches.
- Chelsea and Liverpool are both unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions.
- Mohamed Salah, the former Chelsea player, will be a key threat, having performed well against his old club in previous encounters.
Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah
Salah has been in great form this season, and as a former Chelsea player, he will be extra motivated to deliver a standout performance. His creativity, technical skill, and goal-scoring ability make him a constant threat to opposition defenses, and Liverpool will be counting on him to produce moments of magic against the Blues.
Prediction
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
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