Liverpool vs Chelsea: Premier League Match Preview
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on 9 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Liverpool arrive fourth with 58 points and a goal difference of 12, while Chelsea sit ninth on 48 points and a goal difference of 6.
Liverpool Availability
Liverpool face a lengthy absentee list.
- S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Bradley (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 11 goals and 4 assists.
- W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Mamardashvili (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Salah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined; his 7 goals and 6 assists make this a major blow to Liverpool’s creativity.
- Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- A. Isak (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Chelsea Availability
Chelsea also have several concerns.
- J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined.
- Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined.
- A. Garnacho (Inactive) is doubtful.
- J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- P. Neto (Inactive) is doubtful.
- R. Sanchez (Concussion) is doubtful.
Impact Summary
Liverpool lose significant attacking output through the sidelined H. Ekitike and M. Salah, removing 18 league goals and 10 assists from their frontline. Chelsea, by contrast, retain star forward João Pedro, whose 15 goals and 5 assists remain available to lead their attack despite the absence of M. Mudryk and doubts over A. Garnacho, J. Gittens and P. Neto.
