Liverpool vs Chelsea 20:00 ko
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:27 am
TEAM NEWS
Alexis Mac Allister is fit to play despite missing Liverpool's FA Cup win against Norwich as a precaution.
This game comes too soon for Thiago Alcantara, who has resumed training following a long-term hip issue.
Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas, Joel Matip, Stefan Bajcetic and Wataru Endo also remain unavailable.
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is ruled out by a minor injury sustained whilst warming up before Friday's FA Cup game against Aston Villa.
Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto are back in contention, while head coach Mauricio Pochettino has said Nicolas Jackson could be involved if he returns in time following Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations elimination.
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Each of the last seven meetings between Liverpool and Chelsea in all competitions has finished level. including two domestic cup finals in 2022, both subsequently won by the Reds on penalties. It is the longest run of consecutive draws between two top-flight clubs in English football history.
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These lot are inconsistent but anyone feel this has a draw written all over it. Hope I'm wrong, we need minimum 4 points off chavs and Arsenal.
With all the shenanigans going on, we still need the lads to focus on the present. Creeping into the business end so no screw ups.
Alexis Mac Allister is fit to play despite missing Liverpool's FA Cup win against Norwich as a precaution.
This game comes too soon for Thiago Alcantara, who has resumed training following a long-term hip issue.
Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas, Joel Matip, Stefan Bajcetic and Wataru Endo also remain unavailable.
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is ruled out by a minor injury sustained whilst warming up before Friday's FA Cup game against Aston Villa.
Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto are back in contention, while head coach Mauricio Pochettino has said Nicolas Jackson could be involved if he returns in time following Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations elimination.
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Each of the last seven meetings between Liverpool and Chelsea in all competitions has finished level. including two domestic cup finals in 2022, both subsequently won by the Reds on penalties. It is the longest run of consecutive draws between two top-flight clubs in English football history.
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These lot are inconsistent but anyone feel this has a draw written all over it. Hope I'm wrong, we need minimum 4 points off chavs and Arsenal.
With all the shenanigans going on, we still need the lads to focus on the present. Creeping into the business end so no screw ups.