Liverpool head to Arsenal knowing they are missing at least five first-team players, but still have a strong squad heading to the Emirates.
The Reds could deal a serious blow to one of their title rivals as they travel to north London to face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal this afternoon.
After losing 2-0 to Bournemouth, the Gunners moved to the top of the table four points behind Liverpool this weekend, while Manchester City moved six points ahead with a 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.
The win and Liverpool not only regained top spot, but also put Arsenal further away from challenging for the title this season.
Here’s who Arne Slot will be sidelined for this 4:30 PM kickoff:
Enter this clash knowing that he is in a delicate balance with at least one player. Trent Alexander-Arnold I am suffering from a minor muscle injury.
The coach also does not have a starting goalkeeper. Alissonwhile Diogo Jota He will miss another game due to a rib injury suffered against Chelsea a week ago.
An official update is not yet available. harvey elliottis back, but he is not expected to take part in this phase.
Connor Bradley He also remains out with a rib injury, although he is not far off. Federico ChiesaHis return will be delayed as his physical strength recovers.
He wouldn’t have been in contention to start either way, but it’s worth noting. Trey Nyoni He will not be making the trip to London as he played 90 minutes for the U21s on Saturday.
Slot could make a difference to the side that beat Leipzig in midweek, with Curtis Jones and Luis Diaz the most likely candidates to come in.
Jones could replace Dominic Szoboszli or Alexis Mac Allister in midfield, while Diaz would almost certainly replace Cody Gakpo on the left.
Liverpool’s Predicted Squad vs Chelsea
goalkeeper: Kelleher, Jaros, Davis
Defender: Van Dijk, Konate, Quança, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Tsimikas.
Midfielder: Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Morton
transmission: Salah, Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo
