Chelsea star makes bold Liverpool 'opportunity' admission amid Arne Slot concern

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Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has been speaking ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool on Saturday eveningMarc Cucurella reckons Chelsea have a golden "opportunity" to pile more misery on Liverpool this weekend. We have a good opportunity.READ MORE: Galatasaray boss rubs salt in Liverpool wounds after beating Reds - 'A sense of fear'READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike breaks silence on Liverpool injury blow as nervous wait lies ahead"We had a tough result last game and I think we have a good opportunity to win three points before the international break."While Liverpool struggld against Galatasaray on Tuesday, Chelsea managed to bounce back with a slender 1-0 triumph over Portuguese outfit Benfica.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Enzo Maresca's squad have dropped points in their previous two league encounters against Manchester United and Brighton.The Italian manager has indicated his eagerness for progression in the Champions League, though he's called on his players to focus entirely on this weekend's encounter.Maresca said: "First of all, the target is to continue the next stage, but if we are able to finish top eight, that is very good for us. Now we have six more games."We will see if we are able to recover also players, that for us is so important.

Then we have the international break that we are waiting because we can have players back."You see tonight Benoit Badiashile, he was very good. So if we are able to recover players, that's what we need."The Blues are grappling with a mountain of fitness concerns ahead of this weekend's clash.