🔗 Share this article Chelsea versus The Reds – Premier League Updates Live Feed Squad Announcements: Wirtz Among Substitutes Youngster Josh Acheampong takes the place of banned Chalobah in Chelsea's backline. That marks part of four alterations from the starting eleven that began last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge to Brighton. Badiashile, Malo Gusto, and Alejandro Garnacho come in for Hato, Santos (who is injured), and Estevao. Consequently, James is likely to play in the middle of the park. Mamardashvili, considered the top shot-stopper at Euro 2024, stands in for the unfit Alisson. Head coach Slot makes one other switch, with Gakpo selected over Wirtz in the forward line. Wirtz is part of a formidable Reds bench. Starting XIs Chelsea (4-3-3) Robert Sanchez; Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Enzo, Garnacho; Pedro. Substitutes: Kasper Jorgensen, Gabriel Slonina, Hato, Romeo Lavia, Jordan Emenalo, Facundo Buonanotte, Estevao, Gittens, Guiu. Liverpool (4-3-3) Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Dominik Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Gakpo. Bench: Freddie Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Wirtz, Chiesa, Curtis Jones, Ekitike, Andy Robertson, Jeremie Frimpong. Referee: Anthony Taylor. Build-Up Chelsea, world champions take on Liverpool, English champions at Stamford Bridge this evening, but few will be discussing the triumphs of the past season. Each Chelsea and Liverpool are in contention for the so-called crisis baton – handed every matchday to the team that a hysterical media deems to be in crisis – after suffering a dip in form towards the end of September. The London club have earned merely one point from their previous three Premier League games. The Merseyside team have lost their last two in every tournament and didn’t even play that well in the seven consecutive victories before that. During difficult periods, tough games are a complicated situation. Maresca and Slot know that, if they succeed this evening, the doubt will end just like that. But if they lose, the outside pressure will be heightened. Kick off: 17:30. Injury Impact Chelsea player absences are described as 'consequences' from their international club tournament run, according to manager Enzo Maresca. Player Focus: Florian Wirtz The talented German Florian Wirtz is highlighted as the latest player striving to best their objectively weird price tag.
Squad Announcements: Wirtz Among Substitutes Youngster Josh Acheampong takes the place of banned Chalobah in Chelsea's backline. That marks part of four alterations from the starting eleven that began last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge to Brighton. Badiashile, Malo Gusto, and Alejandro Garnacho come in for Hato, Santos (who is injured), and Estevao. Consequently, James is likely to play in the middle of the park. Mamardashvili, considered the top shot-stopper at Euro 2024, stands in for the unfit Alisson. Head coach Slot makes one other switch, with Gakpo selected over Wirtz in the forward line. Wirtz is part of a formidable Reds bench. Starting XIs Chelsea (4-3-3) Robert Sanchez; Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Enzo, Garnacho; Pedro. Substitutes: Kasper Jorgensen, Gabriel Slonina, Hato, Romeo Lavia, Jordan Emenalo, Facundo Buonanotte, Estevao, Gittens, Guiu. Liverpool (4-3-3) Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Dominik Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Gakpo. Bench: Freddie Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Wirtz, Chiesa, Curtis Jones, Ekitike, Andy Robertson, Jeremie Frimpong. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Build-Up Chelsea, world champions take on Liverpool, English champions at Stamford Bridge this evening, but few will be discussing the triumphs of the past season. Each Chelsea and Liverpool are in contention for the so-called crisis baton – handed every matchday to the team that a hysterical media deems to be in crisis – after suffering a dip in form towards the end of September. The London club have earned merely one point from their previous three Premier League games. The Merseyside team have lost their last two in every tournament and didn’t even play that well in the seven consecutive victories before that. During difficult periods, tough games are a complicated situation. Maresca and Slot know that, if they succeed this evening, the doubt will end just like that. But if they lose, the outside pressure will be heightened. Kick off: 17:30.
Injury Impact Chelsea player absences are described as 'consequences' from their international club tournament run, according to manager Enzo Maresca.
Player Focus: Florian Wirtz The talented German Florian Wirtz is highlighted as the latest player striving to best their objectively weird price tag.