Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Alexander Isak is back in contention, along with one other

Alexander Isak is fit to return for Liverpool for a huge clash with Chelsea.

The striker last week missed the defeat at Manchester United with a minor injury, but has been able to train since and is now in line to start at Anfield.

Isak’s availability would likely see Cody Gakpo move to the left wing as the Swedish forward takes up the mantle of lone frontman.

Third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman had a tough time against United, and was expected to deputise again.

Alexander Isak is fit to return

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However, Giorgi Mamardashvili is surprisingly back in contention a week ahead of schedule, having recovered from the cut suffered against Everton.

Elsewhere, Ibrahima Konate is back in the fold after a personal matter, while Florian Wirtz has shaken off a minor illness to start.

Arne Slot told reporters on Friday: "The positive thing is a few of the players who can be really important for us are either coming back at the weekend or after the weekend.

“That will help us ... It's important we get at least one win over the line which might be enough [to qualify for the Champions League].”

The game will come too soon for first-choice keeper Alisson Becker and star man Mohamed Salah, who are nursing hamstring issues but are expected to play before the end of the season.

Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak