Liverpool vs Chelsea Match| premier league game| 2024
This afternoon at Anfield, Chelsea faces a formidable challenge in their Premier League clash against Liverpool, marking Enzo Maresca’s toughest away test yet as Blues head coach. The Reds currently top the table, but Chelsea have also enjoyed a brilliant start to the season.
Both teams will be looking to capitalize on Arsenal’s slip-up yesterday, with the Gunners losing to Bournemouth. While Maresca has a fully fit squad to choose from, he’ll be without defenders Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella, who both picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season before the international break.
There’s a glimmer of hope for Chelsea as Reece James could potentially return to the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. While he’s not expected to start, the captain’s presence could fill the void left by the suspended defenders.
Kick-off at Anfield is scheduled for 4:30pm (UK time) on a wet and stormy day. Follow live coverage of the game right here with LegitTime, who are on Merseyside.
Slot Confirms Liverpool’s Fitness Concerns
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has acknowledged that the Reds are dealing with some fitness issues ahead of the match.
“Alisson is definitely out for the next few weeks, which is a blow for him and for us,” Slot said in his pre-match press conference. “He’s done so well for this club over the years. But we have a good replacement in Caoimhin [Kelleher], who has performed well for us in previous seasons.”
Hasselbaink’s Praise for Chelsea’s Talisman
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former Chelsea striker who knows a thing or two about being a key player for the Blues, has showered praise on Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s current star.
“Cole Palmer is among the best players in the world when he’s in the zone,” Hasselbaink told BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League odds. “Whatever he tries to do, it works. He plays on feeling, and it’s working. He’s an exceptional player, an exceptional talent. He doesn’t need a lot of maintenance, he just wants to play football.”
Predicted Line-up
With Chelsea missing two players due to suspension, Enzo Maresca faces some tough decisions regarding his team selection at Anfield. Who will replace Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella? And is it time for Maresca to gamble with Christopher Nkunku and drop Nicolas Jackson?
LegitTime predicts the following line-up, which will be officially announced at 3:15pm (UK time):
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two of the Premier League’s heavyweights. Will Liverpool maintain their dominance at the top of the table, or will Chelsea pull off a surprise victory at Anfield? Stay tuned for live updates and analysis throughout the match.
