13 players could miss Liverpool vs Chelsea
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Liverpool face Chelsea this Saturday in an important game that could secure Champions League qualification for Arne Slot’s men. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool face Chelsea this Saturday in an important game that could secure Champions League qualification for Arne Slot’s men.The Blues arrive at Anfield in genuine freefall, having just been beaten 3-1 at home by Nottingham Forest – a sixth consecutive Premier League defeat – and with Calum McFarlane back in the dugout as interim boss after the dismissal of Liam Rosenior.Their Champions League qualification hopes are hanging by a thread, and now their squad has been thinned even further.
However, the Egyptian hinted in interviews over the weekend that he could return before the final game against Brentford.Hugo Ekitike – outA brutal end to his debut season. He is expected back before the end of the season.Alisson Becker – minor doubtNow seven games into a second hamstring spell of the season, Alisson was working towards a Crystal Palace return that ultimately came too soon.Conor Bradley – outThe right-back’s campaign ended back in January after picking up a serious multi-ligament knee injury, including ACL damage, against Arsenal.
He is not expected back before the season closes.Jesse Derry – outThe 18-year-old debutant was knocked unconscious in a sickening front-on collision with Forest’s Zach Abbott, stretchered off and rushed to hospital. Any sign of concussion symptoms and Filip Jorgensen – who has started just two league games all season – will likely deputise.Pedro Neto – doubtMissed the Forest defeat with a knock and is yet to be cleared for a return.Alejandro Garnacho – doubt Also absent against Forest with a knock, with his availability for Anfield still uncertain.Estevao – outAlready ruled out of the trip to Merseyside and the rest of the season with a hamstring issue.Jamie Gittens – outLikewise already ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring tear.