Liverpool vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news

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·09 de maio de 2026

Liverpool vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news

Liverpool return to Anfield on Saturday, aiming to confirm their place in the Champions League.

Arne Slot’s side currently sit fourth in the table with fifty-eight points. They hold a seven-point cushion over seventh-placed Brentford with three matches remaining. A victory today would officially rubber-stamp their return to Europe’s premier competition. However, the Reds must bounce back from a disappointing 3–2 loss at Manchester United last weekend.

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Liverpool have conceded two or more goals in sixteen different league matches this season. This marks their worst defensive record since the 2012-13 campaign under Brendan Rodgers. That said, the Reds have a strong recent record at home against their London rivals. They are unbeaten in their last four home games against Chelsea. Dominik Szoboszlai continues to lead the midfield after recording thirteen goals and ten assists this term.

Liverpool team news

Arne Slot provided a significant fitness boost regarding Alexander Isak at his pre-match press conference. The striker resumed training with the squad on Thursday and is in contention to face Chelsea. Giorgi Mamardashvili is also back after recovering from a leg wound sustained in the Merseyside derby. However, the goalkeeper returned to full training for the first time yesterday. Slot indicated he would monitor how the Georgian reacts before deciding on his involvement.

Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker have not yet resumed team sessions and remain unavailable. Both players are reportedly very close to training but will miss Saturday’s early kick-off. Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz are available despite missing earlier sessions this week. Konate was absent for personal reasons, while Wirtz has recovered from a minor illness. Conor Bradley remains far away from a return as he continues his lengthy rehabilitation.