Liverpool and Chelsea set to be without 11 players for Premier League game

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Liverpool and Chelsea face a number of injury problems ahead of their Premier League game this weekend, with Alisson Becker set for an extended spell on the sidelines. Whilst several Chelsea players are expected to make their comeback imminently, this weekend's fixture may arrive prematurely for their recovery timelines.

Speaking in his pre-match briefing ahead of this weekend's encounter, manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged that his squad was feeling the strain of their mounting fitness concerns. Cole Palmer remains sidelined for Chelsea (Image: Getty Images) "For instance, we lost Andrey Santos against Brighton, who will be out until after the international break.

Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa are available for selection, though goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been sidelined following his knock sustained against Galatasaray. Alisson I would be surprised if he's there for first game after international break, but we don't know after that.