Chelsea’s run this season.
Chelsea’s passive play may have some bearing on their preseason projections, as Enzo Maresca has presided over a mediocre two victories, two draws, and two losses so far. Prior to the first kickoff, Chelsea was labelled as one of the favourites for the 2025/26 Premier League title. Poor discipline cost the Club World Cup champions last weekend when they visited Brighton. They were behind until Trevoh Chalobah’s red card shifted the tide of the match, allowing the Seagulls to win 3-1 and give Danny Welbeck a brace. Not the first time that this is happening.
Chelsea dealing with indiscipline.
Chelsea has received more cards than any other team since the 2024โ25 Premier League season beganโ114 yellow and 4 redโdue to injuries and indiscipline. The Blues also failed to complete Tuesday’s Champions League match against Benfica with 11 men on the pitch. The hosts, however, defeated Mourinho’s team 1-0 despite Joao Pedro’s late departure. They now want to avoid dropping three straight Premier League games for the first time since Frank Lampard took charge in the spring of 2023.
Liverpool current form.
In addition to facing the possibility of suffering a third straight loss across all competitions, Liverpool, the current Premier League winners, have appeared to be a far cry from the team that swept to the title a week ago. Eddie Nketiah’s incredible late winner interrupted Liverpool’s flawless start to the top-flight campaign, a result that Reds supporters probably anticipated. The Reds’ most recent late-late performance was insufficient to deprive Crystal Palace their well-earned victory last weekend. Liverpool, who are reeling from back-to-back defeats for the second time under Slot, would also start Saturday’s match lower in the Premier League standings if Arsenal defeats West Ham United at 3pm. Arsenal narrowly defeated Newcastle United to close the margin to two points.
Possible lineup for Chelsea.
Although centre-back Chalobah will serve his one-game domestic ban for being dismissed during the loss to Brighton, Pedroโs midweek dismissal will not affect his ability to play in the Premier League. When asked during his press conference if he would be without โseven or eight players,โ Maresca did not provide details about Fofana or Santos, so their status is still uncertain. Thus possible starting 11 for the Blues will be: Sanchez, Reece James, Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Caicedo; Estevao, Buonanotte, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro.
Possible lineup for Liverpool.
Although Liverpool hasnโt had many injuries this season, Alisson Beckerโs groin injury added to the championsโ suffering against Galatasaray, and Slot pulled his number one out of this hefty match. On the plus side, Slot might possibly have Federico Chiesa back from an undisclosed ailment, but Giovanni Leoniโs ACL injury will take a long time to heal. The possible starting 11 for Liverpool will be: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Mo Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Isak.
Authors opinion.
This clash between the two big names of English football will be a worth to watch for the fans. Both the teams have spent a hefty amount in the transfer market. Both the teams look strong and will give a strong performance in order to get those 3 points. Liverpool the defending champions are on their verge of collecting the trophy this season too but Chelsea are looking a bit scary with these world class talents. It will be a high-volume match and will decide who will stand on the top of the table during the international break. Chelsea really need those 3 points in order to get themselves back on track. Letโs see what happens.
