Chelsea vs Liverpool: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries
The Blues take on the champions this weekend.
Chelsea welcome the newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool to Stamford Bridge this weekend.
The Blues return to domestic action after taking a huge step towards reaching the Europa Conference League final on Thursday night.
A 4-1 win away to Djurgarden in Sweden has them fully in control of their semi-final. First choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez missed that trip after picking up a knock in the 1-0 win over Everton.
Christopher Nkunku also missed that game with Enzo Maresca hopeful both will be available again this weekend.
Malo Gusto made his return off the bench on Thursday having not featured since the win over Fulham last month.
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Pedro Neto was rested in Sweden while Noni Madueke was replaced at half-time by Nicolas Jackson who went onto grab a brace. That decision suggests Enzo Maresca could start Neto and Madueke on Sunday with Jadon Sancho likely to make away.
Chelsea head into the weekend sat in fifth place still chasing Champions League qualification.
The pressure is off for Liverpool with the champions hoping to sign off a stunning domestic campaign in style.
Arne Slot plans to rotate his squad in the final weeks of the campaign and give players on the fringes of the squad the chance to prove they still have a future at the club.
Harvey Elliot and Federico Chiesa are among that contingent and will be hopeful of starting in west London.
Conor Bradley meanwhile is back in contention after missing the 5-1 win over Tottenham that sealed the title after picking up a knock in training,
Predicted Chelsea XI to face Liverpool
Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Ferandez, Neto, Palmer, Madueke, Jackon
Predicted Liverpool XI to face Chelsea
Alisson, Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Elliot, Chiesa, Diaz
Where to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool? Kick-off time and TV channel
Chelsea vs Liverpool kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday 3 May.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Live streaming is available through Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers.
