Liverpool welcome Chelsea this afternoon in the biggest Premier League fixture of the weekend by far.
Arne Slot’s side ensured they went into this month’s international break top of the pile with a 1-0 victory away at Crystal Palace to maintain their almost perfect start to the season.
Still, this is undoubtedly the biggest test the Reds have faced to date. After so much noise during pre-season, Enzo Maresca has settled into life at Chelsea very well.
The Blues are up in fourth and haven’t lost since their opening day defeat by Manchester City, though were frustrated in their 1-1 home draw with Nottingham Forest before the break. Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is expected to be out until November following a hamstring injury suffered at Palace, with deputy Caoimhin Kelleher set to deputise again after illness.
Slot was handed a boost, however, when Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both returned from international duty early in preparation for the game with the Blues.
Alexis Mac Allister played for Argentina earlier this week after a recent injury worry and is expected to feature here. Harvey Elliott is still recovering from a fractured foot, while Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo are both doubts.
