Yahoo News Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, starting lineup and latest injuries for Premier League today
Jurgen Klopp has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Liverpool’s weekend trip to Chelsea.
Kostas Tsimikas returned to training earlier this week having reportedly tested positive for coronavirus during the international break.
Xherdan Shaqiri also featured having overcome the muscle issue that restricted his involvement in pre-season training.
And both players have put themselves in contention to claim a place in the squad for Sunday’s meeting with Frank Lampard’s men.
That leaves Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as the only absentee for the Premier League champions.
The Englishman suffered a knee injury during preparations for the new campaign and is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks yet.
The signing of Thiago Alcantara was completed in time for him to be involved in the trip to Stamford Bridge and takes his place on the bench.
With Liverpool having enjoyed a full week’s preparation for this game, Klopp is under little pressure to rotate his squad.
As such, he is likely to select a similar side to that which earned a 4-3 win over Leeds United on the first day of the new season.
Confirmed team news
Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, James, Christensen, Zouma, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Mount, Havertz, Werner
Subs: Barkley, Abraham, Caballero, Tomori, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi, Azpilicueta
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, van Dijk, Robertson, Keita, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mane
Subs: Thiago, Milner, Adrian, Jones, Minamino, Tsimikas, Origi
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