Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Reds head coach Arne Slot has some big decisions to make for the Chelsea fixture

Liverpool will be without two first-team players for Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea.

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is sidelined after being forced off with an hamstring injury during the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace before the international break, whilst Harvey Elliott isn't ready to return from a fractured foot he sustained while playing for the England U21s last month.

Now, the Dutchman has already confirmed that Caoimhin Kelleher will replace Alisson in between the sticks and it's expected the Republic of Ireland international will lineup behind a back four of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, captain Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson.

Assuming Mac Allister is fit to play, he should continue alongside Ryan Gravenberch in central midfield, but there is a decision to make as to who operates in the number 10 role behind the main striker.

Last time out, Curtis Jones got the nod over Dominik Szoboszlai against the Eagles, but the latter should be full of confidence after netting a brace for Hungary during the week and could be rewarded with a recall.

Summer signing Federico Chiesa could be available again after not making the Liverpool matchday squad at Selhurst Park but he's unlikely to dislodge Mohamed Salah from the starting lineup and the same goes for Darwin Nunez as Diogo Jota is the preferred option to lead the attack.

Cody Gakpo gave a good account of himself against Palace on the left-hand side of the Reds' attack, but it's likely he will drop down to the bench with Luis Diaz - who has scored five goals in seven Premier League appearances this season - reclaiming his spot.

Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday 20 October 2024

Venue: Anfield

Doubts: Mac Allister, Tsimikas, Endo, Chiesa

Out: Alisson (hamstring), Elliott (foot)