Liverpool vs Chelsea team news and predicted line-ups: Alisson out while Liverpool has received two positive injury updates…

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news and predicted line-ups: Alisson sidelined while Liverpool gains two injury advantages

Ahead of the Liverpool vs Chelsea clash, team news indicates that Alisson is out, while Liverpool enjoys two boosts from returning players.

As Liverpool prepares to face Chelsea this weekend, both teams are grappling with selection challenges.

Under their new managers, both clubs have enjoyed promising starts, each suffering only one defeat in the Premier League thus far this season.

Currently, Liverpool sits at the top of the league, with Chelsea in fourth place, setting the stage for an exciting match at Anfield.

Both teams are known for their possession-based play and attacking prowess, promising a thrilling encounter with a wealth of offensive talent on display.

However, adjustments to their defensive lineups are necessary for both sides, suggesting that goals could be scored at either end.

Liverpool

The primary concern for Liverpool lies in goal, as they will be without Alisson Becker.

The Brazilian goalkeeper exited the pitch during Liverpool’s recent 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace after sustaining a hamstring injury while clearing the ball.

He fell to the ground and signaled that he could not continue, leading to Vitezslav Jaros making his Premier League debut, with Caoimhin Kelleher unavailable due to illness.

Alisson is anticipated to be sidelined for six weeks, while Kelleher has recovered from his illness and is set to start.

The defensive lineup is expected to remain consistent, featuring Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Andrew Robertson, who are quickly becoming Arne Slot’s favored back four.

Alexis Mac Allister was substituted at halftime during the match against Palace and did not play for Argentina against Venezuela.

However, he participated in the match against Bolivia this week, indicating he should be ready to retain his spot in the starting eleven.

In other news, Curtis Jones has withdrawn from the England squad to address a personal issue.

This situation may allow Dominik Szoboszlai to rejoin the lineup alongside Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.

Mohamed Salah will occupy the right wing, but Slot faces some selection dilemmas.

Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo are vying for the left-wing position, with Gakpo having started the last Premier League match and Diaz the previous Champions League game.

A crucial factor will be their return from international duty, as Diaz will arrive in Merseyside significantly later than Gakpo due to Colombia’s later fixture compared to the Netherlands.

Up front, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota are competing for the starting role, with Jota likely to start after scoring the decisive goal in the last match.