October 20th 2024.
Today, all eyes are on Anfield as Liverpool prepares to take on Chelsea in a highly anticipated Premier League match. The two teams are neck and neck in the standings, with only four points separating them. It's a crucial game for both sides, and the atmosphere at the stadium is buzzing with excitement.
However, Liverpool's title hopes have taken a hit with the news that their star goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, will be out of action until the end of November due to a hamstring injury. This means he will miss crucial matches against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa in the Premier League, as well as Champions League fixtures against RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen. In his absence, Caoimhin Kelleher will once again be stepping up to fill the role.
In addition, there are questions surrounding the fitness of some key players, including Alexis Mac Allister, who picked up an injury in their last match against Crystal Palace but still joined up with the Argentina squad. Manager Arne Slot was hopeful that Mac Allister would be available for today's game, but his inclusion in the squad is still uncertain. Kostas Tsimikas and Wataru Endo are also facing fitness concerns.
On a positive note, star players Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have returned to Merseyside ahead of schedule and without any injuries from international duty. Van Dijk was even sent off in the Netherlands' last game, but he's back and ready to take the field. Meanwhile, Salah scored for Egypt in their last match but was able to return to the UK in time for today's game.
Unfortunately, Liverpool is still dealing with other injuries, as Federico Chiesa has only played 18 minutes in the Premier League since joining from Juventus due to an unknown injury. Young talent Harvey Elliot is also still out with a foot injury.
As for Chelsea, they have had a solid back four this season under Enzo Maresca, but they will be missing Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana due to suspensions. This will likely result in Tosin Adarabioyo and Levi Colwill starting in their place. In addition, Reece James is recovering from an injury but is not expected to start in such a crucial match.
So, how will both teams line up? For Liverpool, we can expect to see Kelleher in goal, with Trent Alexander Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, van Dijk, and Andy Robertson making up the defense. In midfield, Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, and new signing Dominik Szoboszlai will likely start, with Salah, Brahim Diaz, and Diogo Jota up front.
Chelsea, on the other hand, will likely have Edouard Sanchez in goal, with Adarabioyo, Colwill, Renato Veiga, and Arturo Caicedo in defense. In midfield, we can expect to see Matheus Fernández, Noni Madueke, Kasey Palmer, Jadon Sancho, and Emile Smith-Rowe, with Nathan Jackson up front.
For those unable to attend the game in person, it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with a live stream available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV. It's sure to be an exciting match, and we can't wait to see how it all plays out.
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