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Reds travel to Stamford Bridge hoping to avoid a third straight defeat across all competitions

Arne Slot is hopeful of a double injury boost for Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea

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Arne Slot has confirmed that Hugo Ekitike is in contention to face Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.

Ekitike, named in the France squad on Thursday for the World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland later this month, was forced off in the second half against Galatasaray in midweek.

Furthermore, Federico Chiesa - who missed the Galatasaray clash with a minor niggle - is also expected to train ahead of the Chelsea game.

Speaking in the pre-match press conference, Slot said: "Hugo is going to train today again and let's see where he is.

"The same can be said for Federico, so we have to wait and see after the session."

Hugo Ekitike limped off during Liverpool’s defeat to Galatasaray

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Liverpool go into the game against Chelsea on the back of successive defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray.

Hoping to avoid a third straight loss which could see the current Premier League champions relinquish top spot in the table, Slot has called on his side to show improvements.

"The reaction after losing two games in a row you can argue if that is positive,” the Dutchman added. “But what I saw was a team playing until the last minute trying to get a result.

"We were different to the Palace game, winning second balls, we were like in the Palace game close to a result. I've said many times last season the margins are so small.

“That's the same this season again. We are trying to find ways to be better and not just rely on luck or a set-piece or something.”