Bidding to stretch their unbeaten run against Chelsea to 10 matches in all competitions, Liverpool welcome Enzo Maresca's troops to Anfield for this weekend's Premier League main event on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds went into the international break at the top of the standings thanks to a 1-0 triumph over Crystal Palace, while the Blues sneaked into the top four with a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
LIVERPOOL vs. CHELSEA
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LIVERPOOL
Out: Alisson Becker (hamstring), Harvey Elliott (foot)
Doubtful: Federico Chiesa (unspecified)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota
CHELSEA
Out: Marc Cucurella (suspended), Wesley Fofana (suspended), Omari Kellyman (thigh)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
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