Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, October 20, in a highly-anticipated Premier League clash.
The Reds currently sit at the top of the league standings following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace before the international break. Meanwhile, Chelsea enters this matchup after a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, which ended their impressive five-game winning streak.
With 16 goals scored this season, the Blues boast the second-best attacking record in the league, just behind Manchester City.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces some injury concerns ahead of this crucial fixture. The Reds will be without their long-serving goalkeeper Alisson Becker due to injury, with Caoimhin Kelleher set to take his place. Harvey Elliott remains sidelined with a foot fracture, and Federico Chiesa’s fitness is uncertain, though he would likely have been behind Mohamed Salah in the lineup.
Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Jones, Gravenberch — Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo — Jota
For Chelsea, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are suspended after accumulating five yellow cards in the Premier League. Their absence opens the door for Axel Disasi or Tosin Adarabioyo to step into the defense. Chelsea captain Reece James could make his return after a lengthy layoff due to a hamstring injury.
Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Veiga — Caicedo, Fernandez — Madueke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson
