Liverpool vs Chelsea probable lineups
Liverpool and Chelsea resume rivalries on Merseyside and with title aspirations, can claim an early scalp in the final gameweek before the international break.
Mason Mount's goal on the stroke of half time proved crucial when these two last met.
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Curtis Jones misses out for the Reds through injury. Fabinho sat out the win over Burnley after the passing of his father, but he could return to the side in midfield, while Thiago is pushing for a start in midfield.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sat out last week following the birth of his first child, yet is available, and James Milner will be assessed. Andy Robertson is fit to start at left-back and could replace Kostas Tsimikas despite the Greek's solid start to the campaign.
On Chelsea's side,Hakim Ziyech and N'Golo Kante were both back on the bench in the 2-0 win at Arsenal last week and the latter is expected to start at the expense of Mateo Kovacic in the middle of the park. Christian Pulisic remains sidelined after contracting COVID-19, but Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back training after he returned a negative test. Trevoh Chalobah was benched for the trip across the capital, perhaps unfairly so, however is unlikely to regain his place.
Probable XIs
Liverpool:Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Jota, Mane
Chelsea:Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; James, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Havertz, Mount; Lukaku
Two young English right-backs are hoping to catch the eye when Liverpool host Chelsea on Saturday evening. Both Trent Alexander-Arnold and featured in the Premier League team of the week after solid outings against Burnley and Arsenal respectively .
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