Chelsea’s 4-2-3-1 predicted starting lineup against Liverpool

Chelsea’s predicted lineup vs Liverpool at Anfield: A tough task awaits

Chelsea go to Anfield on Saturday, 9 May 2026, for a Premier League clash that feels like a massive test for the squad. Looking at the predicted starting eleven, it’s clear the Blues have some big calls to make. They will likely stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Filip Jörgensen might take back his spot in goal after dealing with a groin issue, even though Robert Sánchez has done a solid job filling in lately. That choice in goal will be huge for how much confidence the backline has on the day.

Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella should start as the full-backs, with Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo likely paired up in the middle. They have looked like a dependable duo whenever they’re on the same page. In front of them, Roméo Lavia and Moisés Caicedo are expected to run the midfield. To be honest, that pairing is Chelsea’s best bet if they want to control the pace against a Liverpool team that have so much talent across the pitch.

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Attacking roles for Chelsea

In the attacking roles, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and João Pedro will probably start, with Palmer being the main source of creativity. It’s a bit of a selection headache elsewhere, as Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho missed the last game with knocks and still haven’t been cleared to play. That really thins out the attacking options. Leading the line, Liam Delap gets the start; he’s got the physicality to hold up the ball and get his teammates involved.

With Estevao and Jamie Gittens still ruled out, interim manager Calum McFarlane doesn’t have as many options as he’d like. On the bright side, Reece James made his return against Forest and Levi Colwill is back after a long layoff, so both might make the bench if they’re fit enough for the trip.

This Chelsea side clearly have talent, but there’s still a bit of a fragile feel to them. Anfield is going to test them from the first whistle, and we’ll find out pretty quickly if Chelsea have the backbone and the belief to actually compete with the best.

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Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Filip Jörgensen – Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella – Roméo Lavia, Moisés Caicedo – Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, João Pedro – Liam Delap.