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Liverpool will face Chelsea at Anfield in the next Premier League game<\/h2>\n

Liverpool are set to use a 4-4-2 formation against Chelsea at\u00a0Anfield\u00a0on Saturday, 9 May 2026. Arne Slot is expected to start a strong XI, even though a long injury list has really limited his choices. The Reds have plenty to play for here, knowing that a win could be the tipping point in the title race as the season wraps up.<\/p>\n

Woodman starts between the sticks<\/h3>\n

Freddie Woodman should get the nod in goal, covering for Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili, who are both out injured. Curtis Jones and Andrew Robertson should take the full-back spots, while Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Virgil van Dijk should start in the middle of the defence. Having those two together gives Liverpool some real backbone and plenty of height at the back. Van Dijk\u2019s leadership will be massive in a big game like this.<\/p>\n

A midfield built around creativity and control<\/h3>\n

Across the middle, Jeremie Frimpong and Cody Gakpo will likely play out wide, while Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister look to run the game centrally alongside Florian Wirtz. Mac Allister provides the calm head and keeps the ball moving for a midfield that likes to play on the front foot. Meanwhile, Gravenberch\u2019s job is to cover the ground and link the defence to the attack.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have been told to complete the signing of this reliable Liverpool star this summer<\/p>\n

Szoboszlai leads the forward line<\/h3>\n

Dominik Szoboszlai should move into a striker role with Wirtz, leading the line since Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak are both ruled out. Missing Salah means there is a lot more pressure on Szoboszlai and Gakpo to find the goals Liverpool need against Chelsea. While the front line might not have its usual spark, Szoboszlai\u2019s work rate and Gakpo\u2019s directness give Slot a solid enough pairing.<\/p>\n

Liverpool go into this one feeling they can get the job done, and a big performance at Anfield would definitely boost the morale for Arne Slot\u2019s team.<\/p>\n

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Liverpool (4-4-2): Freddie Woodman \u2013 Curtis Jones, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson \u2013 Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo \u2013 Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz.<\/p>\n

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