Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

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·4 mai 2025

Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Robert Sanchez is back in contention after knock against Everton

Chelsea hope goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will be fit to face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

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Sanchez sustained a knock in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Everton and missed the midweek win over Djurgarden in the first leg of the Blues’ Conference League semi-final.

Christopher Nkunku also missed the 4-1 victory while being assessed for an issue picked up in training and Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says it is Sanchez who is the more likely of the pair to make it back in time for Sunday’s game.

“The medical staff are going to tell me something more [on Thursday],” Maresca said of Nkunku’s injury. “It's exactly the same with Robert. He is working already on the pitch, so I think probably compared to Christo it's a better situation, but we'll see.”

Maresca made eight changes to his side for Thursday night’s win in Stockholm and was able to spread minutes across his squad by making a further four at half-time.

Malo Gusto was also fit enough to be named on the bench after picking up a hamstring injury against Fulham last month, while Romeo Lavia is rested having been ineligible for the European trip.

Pedro Neto did not play a minute against the Swedes, while Noni Madueke was withdrawn at half-time, suggesting that pair will get the nod ahead of Jadon Sancho on the wings.

Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson

Injured: Nkunku, Fofana, Guiu, Kellyman

Doubt: Sanchez

Unavailable: Mudryk

Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday, May 4, 2025

Venue: Stamford Bridge

How to watch: Sky Sports