Chelsea will play hosts to the Premier League table toppers, Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday hoping to pick up the first home victory of their campaign. The Pensioners come into this contest on the back of a 1-0 loss at the hands of Valencia in midweek. Therefore, they will be in for a tough outing against the reigning champions of Europe this weekend.
Frank Lampard is expected to opt for a 4-3-3 formation and might name both Christian Pulisic and Pedro in his starting XI for this upcoming league encounter versus Jurgen Klopp’s men.
4-3-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup To Face Liverpool
Defence
Kepa Arrizabalaga will operate in between the sticks for the Pensioners this weekend despite failing to keep a clean sheet this season. The defensive pair of Andreas Christensen and Kurt Zouma will resume their partnership at the heart of the Chelsea backline. However, they will be in for a tough outing while up against Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.
Cesar Azpilicueta will lead his side from the right-back position after having a good game offensively versus Valencia in midweek. Marcos Alonso will fill in on the other side as the left-back. Fikayo Tomori will have to settle for a spot on Lampard’s bench on Sunday and might come on during the encounter if needed. Antonio Rudiger is a major doubt and will be in a race against time to be fit for this clash versus the Merseyside giants.
Midfield
The Chelsea midfield will be comprised of Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic and Ross Barkley as the talented trio tries to establish the home side’s dominance at the centre of the park. All three players will need to be more inventive with their passing from midfield if they want to break down the Liverpool defence this weekend.
Mason Mount is a doubt for this game so Lampard might choose to name him on his bench if the English youngster can pass a late fitness test.
Attack
Tammy Abraham will lead the line for the West London outfit up top. The English forward could be supported by Christian Pulisic and Pedro as they look to stretch the pitch out on the flanks. Either Olivier Giroud or Michy Batshuayi will start on the Chelsea bench and might get a chance to feature in this game if required.
