Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield this weekend as one of the Premier League’s great rivalries resumes.
Arne Slot has overseen a record-breaking start to his career with the club, winning nine of his first 10 games in all competitions – the best ever start of any Liverpool manager. Top of the table heading into October’s international break, the Dutchman will be delighted with the progress his team have showed.
Liverpool boast the best defensive record in the division, having conceded just twice from their seven Premier League games in 2024/25.
However, Liverpool’s fixture list steps up significantly in the coming weeks and Chelsea’s visit will be a real examination of Slot’s side.
The West Londoners are also under new management with Enzo Maresca having taken charge in the summer. Maresca has had a positive start to his tenure, with Chelsea fourth in the table and in pursuit of a Champions League return. Chelsea have won all three of their away games so far this season.
Liverpool vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news
Liverpool team news
Liverpool will be without first-choice goalkeeper Alisson until after November’s international break. The Brazil international was withdrawn during the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace before the break and is facing a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Caoimhin Kelleher will deputise in goal, having missed the clash at Palace through illness.
Harvey Elliott remains absent for Liverpool with a fractured foot, while a cautious approach will be taken with Federico Chiesa, who is managing an issue.
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Liverpool saw Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk return home early from international duty, allowing for additional recovery ahead of the Chelsea clash. A decision will be made on Liverpool’s South American contingent after long travel during the break. Alexis Mac Allister, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz were all involved in internationals this month. Cody Gakpo could deputise for the latter on the left-wing.
Curtis Jones will be available after withdrawing from the England squad to attend the birth of his first child.
Liverpool predicted lineup
Liverpool predicted XI: Caoimhin Kelleher; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai; Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota.
When is Liverpool vs Chelsea?
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday 20th October. Kick-off is 16:30 BST.
What TV channel is Liverpool vs Chelsea?
For a UK audience, the Liverpool v Chelsea game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
