Chelsea are aiming to take advantage of Liverpool’s sub-par form when they welcome the reigning Premier League champions to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The Reds have been uncharacteristically sloppy in recent outings, losing successive games for only the second time under Arne Slot in defeats at Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. Chelsea are not in exceptional form themselves, but will be eager to capitalise on a rare moment of weakness for Liverpool.
Injuries and suspensions are Chelsea’s largest barrier to success this weekend, with Enzo Maresca revealing “seven or eight players” will be missing from his squad. A series of defensive absentees will make life immensely difficult for the Blues against Liverpool.
Here’s how Maresca could line his injury-stricken side up on Saturday.
