Liverpool vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday, looking to secure their place in the Champions League.

Arne Slot’s side require one more victory to confirm a top-five finish in the Premier League. Chelsea arrive on Merseyside facing a historic crisis after suffering six consecutive league defeats. The Blues occupy ninth place and are desperate to avoid matching a seventy-year losing record. This match represents their final outing before next week’s FA Cup final at Wembley.

Chelsea won the reverse fixture 2–1 in October and seek a first league double since 2014. However, the visitors have won just one of their last ten away games against the Reds. Liverpool have lost eleven league matches this term, their highest total since the 2014-15 season. They have also conceded two or more goals in sixteen different fixtures. That said, the hosts remain formidable at Anfield as they chase a return to Europe’s elite.

Liverpool vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news

Team news

Liverpool

Alexander Isak is back in contention after returning to training yesterday following a minor injury. Giorgi Mamardashvili also resumed sessions today after a month on the sidelines with a leg wound. However, Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker remain unavailable despite nearing their respective returns to training. Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz are both available for selection this weekend. Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike remain long-term absentees for the Merseysiders.

Chelsea

Calum McFarlane confirmed that Reece James and Levi Colwill have trained fully this week. Both defenders could return to the starting lineup after lengthy spells on the sidelines. However, Robert Sanchez and Jesse Derry will miss the remainder of the season with head injuries. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho remain doubtful after carrying knocks in training. Filip Jorgensen is expected to start in goal for the visitors at Anfield.

Form

Liverpool

Liverpool enter this clash following a painful 3–2 defeat at Old Trafford last weekend. They have struggled for defensive consistency, conceding in six of their last seven home games. Despite this, Dominik Szoboszlai has produced thirteen goals and ten assists this season. He is the first Reds midfielder to hit double digits in both since Steven Gerrard. Slot’s men have taken ten points from their last twelve available at Anfield.

Chelsea

The Blues have lost six consecutive matches for the first time since 1952. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in thirteen straight league games. João Pedro remains a bright spot, having been involved in seven of their last nine goals. Estêvão also seeks to become the first teenager since Romelu Lukaku to score home and away. That said, Chelsea have conceded three goals in four of their last five outings.

Predicted lineups

Liverpool Predicted XI: Woodman; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Gakpo

Chelsea Predicted XI: Jorgensen; James, Colwill, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo, Lavia; Fernandez; Pedro, Delap

How to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea?

UK viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 11:00 BST ahead of the 12:30 kick-off. Subscribers can also stream the action via the HBO Max app and website.

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