[Teams] Liverpool vs Chelsea: Confirmed line-ups from Anfield

Liverpool might be trying to cement their place within the Champions League qualification spots with a win over an out-of-form Chelsea aspect at Anfield this lunchtime.

The Reds head into the sport off the again of a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United final weekend. That outcome has left them sitting fourth within the desk – stage on factors with fifth-placed Aston Villa and 6 forward of Bournemouth.

Arne Slot is with out Alisson Becker as soon as once more however there’s optimistic information on Giorgi Mamardashvili as he’s handed match to return from harm and begins between the sticks right this moment.

Ibrahima Konate begins alongside Virgil van Dijk in the course of Liverpool’s defence whereas Curtis Jones retains his place at right-back. Milos Kerkez is available in to exchange Andrew Robertson at left-back.

Ryan Gravenberch anchors the midfield together with Alexis MacAllister whereas Dominik Szoboszlai retains his place within the attacking midfield position.

Jeremie Frimpong retains his place on the suitable wing with Mohamed Salah nonetheless out. Rio Ngumoha is recalled to start out on the left as Florian Wirtz misses out. Alexandre Isak is again from harm however has to accept a spot on the bench so Cody Gakpo leads the road up entrance.

Chelsea head to Anfield in surprising type having misplaced every of their final six Premier League video games. This disastrous run has seen them drop all the way down to ninth within the desk and out of the operating for Champions League qualification.

Robert Sanchez is dominated out with a head harm so Filip Jorgensen is available in between the sticks. Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella maintain their locations within the full-back positions however Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill are recalled in the course of Chelsea’s defence together with Jorrel Hato.

Moises Caicedo is joined by Andrey Santos in midfield whereas Enzo Fernandez additionally begins for the guests. Cole Palmer retains his place whereas Joao Pedro begins up entrance for the Blues.

Listed here are the confirmed line-ups: