Chelsea vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News | OneFootball

Chelsea will be looking to carry their European momentum into the Premier League on Saturday when they host league leaders Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca’s side secured a vital 1-0 Champions League victory over Benfica in midweek. Liverpool, in contrast, are aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats in the league and in Europe, setting the stage for a tense, high-stakes encounter.

Chelsea vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News

Team News

Chelsea

Enzo Maresca is facing a severe injury crisis, confirming he could be without ‘seven or eight’ players. Key creator Cole Palmer is out injured, while defender Trevoh Chalobah is suspended. This forces a major reshuffle, particularly in a defence already missing Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana.

Liverpool

The visitors have been dealt a massive blow with goalkeeper Alisson Becker ruled out for a spell with an injury sustained in midweek. In addition, forwards Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike face late fitness tests. Alexander Isak, who has scored on his last two visits to Stamford Bridge, is expected to lead the line.

Form

Chelsea

The Blues ended a run of two straight defeats with a crucial 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League. Despite their struggles in the league, their home form remains a major strength. They are unbeaten at Stamford Bridge this season and are aiming for a fourth consecutive home clean sheet.

Liverpool

The league leaders are aiming to avoid back-to-back Premier League defeats for the first time since April 2023, after Crystal Palace ended their perfect start last weekend. Furthermore, their recent record in London has been poor, having lost their last three trips to the capital.

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Estevao, Buonanotte, Neto; Pedro

Liverpool predicted XI: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Isak, Gakpo.

How to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool?

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage from 5:00 pm BST.

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