Predicted Lineups, Team News, Injuries

Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield this Saturday, is going to be one of the biggest Premier League matches of the weekend. Both clubs enter the game after painful defeats. So, the pressure is rising around both dressing rooms before the clash.

With key points on the line, fans will surely expect a tight battle between two clubs looking to finish the 2025/26 season strongly.

Team Updates From Liverpool

The Merseyside club could welcome back Alexander Isak. The forward missed the Man United game with a groin issue, as per reports. The injury is seen to be minor, but the player remains doubtful ahead of Saturday’s game.

In addition, Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate also missed training earlier in the week for unknown reasons. Arne Slot’s side is already without plenty of key stars. Mohamed Salah, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley remain unavailable because of injuries as well.

Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili are also doubts for this PL fixture. Meanwhile, Hugo Ekitike continues his recovery from a long-term ankle injury.

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Team Updates From Chelsea

The west London side’s 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest also brought injury concerns. Teenage attacker Jesse Derry suffered a head injury and had to leave the field on a stretcher. Fans inside Stamford Bridge applauded the youngster as medical staff treated him after his knock.

Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was also involved in a heavy collision with Morgan Gibbs-White during the same match. That said, Filip Jorgensen is likely to replace the Spanish shot-stopper in goal.

Although, this change only takes place if the first-choice keeper is not fully fit. The Blues are hopeful that Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens will recover in time for the trip to Anfield.

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Liverpool injury and suspension list:

Chelsea injury and suspension list:

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Key Liverpool Player To Watch vs Chelsea

Cody Steel:

Cody Gakpo could become the current PL title holders’ biggest attacking threat at Anfield this Saturday. The Dutch attacker has looked in good form in the recent matches.

In addition, his moves, finishing and ability to create space inside the opposition’s penalty box is getting noticed by the Reds’ fans. That said, Chelsea’s defenders may struggle if Gakpo finds some space in front of goal.

Key Chelsea Player To Watch vs Liverpool

Cole Palmer:

Cole Palmer remains the west London side’s most creative player. This comes  despite the club’s recent struggles for form. The attacking midfielder can change games when he plays his best football. He only needs one moment of quality through his passing, pace and finishing.

The Blues will need the English playmaker at his best for this weekend. That is if they hope to leave Anfield with a positive result.

Predicted lineups for Liverpool vs Chelsea clash:

Liverpool’s Predicted XI: F. Woodman, C. Jones, V. Van Dijk, I. Konate, M. Kerkez, R. Gravenberch, D. Szoboszlai, J. Frimpong, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, A. Isak

Chelsea’s Predicted XI: F. Jorgensen, R. James, L. Colwill, T. Chalobah, M. Cucurella, M. Caicedo, A. Santos, C. Palmer, E. Fernandez, P. Neto, J. Pedro

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Abhijeet Nalawade

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