Chelsea arrives in a bad moment for the match after six consecutive losses and a long list of injured players, visiting Anfield with the hope of taking the victory.
The end of the season is approaching, and both clubs want to close in the best way possible. Liverpool seeks to stay in the upper part of the table to secure their participation in the Champions League next season. Meanwhile, Chelsea seeks to reach sixth place and, after a combination of results, receive a possible sixth spot for the UCL. However, they come from six consecutive losses in the league.
Injuries and doubts for the match:
Chelsea: Alejandro Garnacho (knock), Jamie Gittens (thigh), Estevao Willian (thigh), Jesse Derry (head), and Robert Sanchez (head).
Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike (achilles), Alexander Isak (groin), Alisson Becker (unspecified), Mohamed Salah (hamstring), Conor Bradley (knee), Giovanni Leoni (knee), and Wataru Endo (ankle).
Chelsea’s possible lineup for the match (4-2-3-1)
GK: Filip Jorgensen – He wants to return to the starting lineup after the costly errors against PSG that sent him to the bench. He is eager to prove his worth in goal.
RB: Reece James – The captain would return after a month out due to injury.
CB: Levi Colwill – Likewise, lacking rhythm but with impressive game quality.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – A defender who loves to come out with the ball at his feet, creating his own plays from the back.
LB: Marc Cucurella – The tireless full-back, an unmovable piece for Chelsea, no matter who is on the bench.
CM: Moises Caicedo – The pillar of recovery in midfield, he runs the whole match, recovers, and assists.
CM: Andrey Santos – A versatile and skillful midfielder who wants to earn a starting spot on the team.
AM: Cole Palmer – He tries to regain the "magic" that made him famous last year, despite not being in his best moment; he can always pull a play out of his sleeve with his tremendous ability.
AM: Enzo Fernandez – Caicedo's No. 1 ally, a midfielder more focused on attack who has great quality in front of goal.
AM: Pedro Neto – He loves having the ball at his feet; his speed on the wing always generates dangerous chances for the team.
ST: Joao Pedro – He is not the typical area No. 9; he moves depending on where his team needs him, but that does not mean he is not a goalscorer.
Liverpool’s possible lineup for the match (4-2-3-1)
GK: Freddie Woodman – Seeks to correct his mistakes against Manchester United.
RB: Curtis Jones – The young player's effort in the match motivates the entire team.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – If he stays focused on the game, he becomes one of the best defenders in the league.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The one in charge of defending the team for several years, whenever the team has doubts, the ball falls to the Dutchman.
LB: Milos Kerkez – He may seem somewhat rough when playing, but his daring and ball recovery make him the coach's favorite.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – He has unmatched ball control on the team.
CM: Dominik Szoboszlai – Without a doubt, the team's current reference, goalscorer, and assist provider.
AM: Jeremie Frimpong – The most unpredictable player, probably not even he knows what he will do next.
AM: Florian Wirtz – Far from his best version, the one for which he arrived at the club, but still with flashes of that talent that made him shine at Leverkusen.
AM: Rio Ngumoha – Despite his young age, he does not hide, he asks for the ball and attacks like few others.
ST: Cody Gakpo – A reliable forward, he may not be having his best match, but one chance is enough for him to score.
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