Chelsea Team News
Chelsea’s squad has faced numerous injury concerns throughout the early part of the season. Christopher Nkunku, a key summer signing, is sidelined with a long-term knee injury. Ben Chilwell, another vital figure in Chelsea’s setup, is also out with a hamstring issue, and his absence has created a gap in the left-back role. Reece James, the club captain, was dealing with a recurring hamstring problem but is expected to miss out on this match as well. Other potential absentees include Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana, both out due to injuries.
Predicted Chelsea Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Robert Sánchez
- RB: Malo Gusto
- CB: Thiago Silva
- CB: Levi Colwill
- LB: Marc Cucurella
- DM: Moisés Caicedo
- DM: Conor Gallagher
- RW: Raheem Sterling
- AM: Cole Palmer
- LW: Mykhailo Mudryk
- ST: Nicolas Jackson
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool has their own injury concerns to manage. Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić are unlikely to feature as they recover from long-term injuries. Andrew Robertson is expected to miss out after undergoing shoulder surgery, while Cody Gakpo might also be unavailable. However, key players like Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Dominik Szoboszlai are fit to lead Liverpool’s charge.
Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-3-3)
- GK: Alisson Becker
- RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold
- CB: Virgil van Dijk
- CB: Ibrahima Konaté
- LB: Kostas Tsimikas
- CM: Alexis Mac Allister
- CM: Ryan Gravenberch
- CM: Dominik Szoboszlai
- RW: Mohamed Salah
- ST: Darwin Núñez
- LW: Diogo Jota
This matchup promises to be intense, with both teams looking to secure crucial points.
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