Liverpool have already wrapped up the Premier League title.

With three games left, the pressure is off.

But there’s still pride and rhythm to maintain.

Today’s visit to Stamford Bridge is a tough one, no matter the circumstances.

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Chelsea away is never easy.

Fans expected Arne Slot to rotate the squad a bit.

After all, Liverpool confirmed their 20th English league title just last week with a 5-1 win over Spurs.

A few new faces in the starting eleven wouldn’t be a surprise.

But when the team sheet dropped, one name was missing entirely—Ryan Gravenberch.

That raised eyebrows.

That needed explanation.

Arne Slot confirmed during his pre-match press conference that he would “make tweaks to his starting line-up” after Liverpool clinched the title.

He followed through, making six changes in total for the Chelsea clash.

Wataru Endo and Harvey Elliott both got their first Premier League starts of the season.

They came into midfield for Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Gravenberch’s absence from the squad isn’t injury-related—he’s simply been left out,  to give him a well-earned rest.

According to an X post by Lewis Steele, “Ryan Gravenberch just rested today and did not travel down to London.

No injury.”

“He has started 34 league games in a row before today.

A well-deserved day off.”

Slot reshuffled the entire midfield.

Curtis Jones also replaced Alexis Mac Allister.

The boss clearly wants to manage minutes with bigger targets ahead.

At the back, Jarell Quansah replaced Ibrahima Konaté, and Kostas Tsimikas came in for Andy Robertson.

Diogo Jota returned to lead the line, giving Luis Díaz a breather.

Conor Bradley, who had a knock earlier, made the bench.

Gravenberch sitting out isn’t dramatic—it’s just smart.

The title is sealed, and with games still to play, rotation is expected.

This one looks like a straightforward rest decision as Slot tries to keep his players fresh and hungry for what’s next.

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