Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League game today
Jurgen Klopp’s midfield is currently light on defensive-minded players ahead of this afternoon’s game, with anchor man Stefan Bajcetic joining Thiago Alcantara is not yet being ready to return from injuries that ended their respective 2022-23 campaigns early.
Klopp has deployed new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboslzai together in an attacking 4-2-3-1 lineup during pre-season, a set-up which would not come without risk against Chelsea.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been tested in the midfield role which he excelled in on England duty at the start of the summer, while Curtis Jones is another option following the summer exits of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz
Injured: Thiago, Bajcetic
Doubts: None
Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday August 13, 2023
Venue: Stamford Bridge
