When liverpool welcomes chelsea to anfield, they aim to reclaim a five-point lead in the premier league table. Jurgen klopp has announced that he would step down as manager of the reds at the end of the season. And here’s how the german hopes to lift the curtain off his reign as manager by winning the second premier league title. Liverpool is in the driving seat, but the chasing pack is on their heels. Arsenal cut the gap to two points by defeating nottingham forest 2-1, while manchester city has a game in hand. After winning the fa cup fifth round with a 5-2 victory over norwich last time out, the reds also continue to fight on four fronts, and they will meet chelsea in the carabao cup final at wembley next month. Klopp’s troops must firstly focus on scoring three goals against the stamford bridge outfit in the league. Chelsea’s huge spending has long been rumored, but mauricio pochettino’s side has made strides in recent months. After the norwich victory, klopp has some picking to do, with trent alexander-arnold, andy robertson, and dominik szoboszlai all returning from injury. Here’s a look at the liverpool squad for the match against chelsea.
1. GK – Alisson Becker
The Brazil international would have been disappointed to have conceded twice against Norwich and could face a busier evening.
2. RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold
The vice-captain was back against Norwich after missing three games and should return to his usual berth. Conor Bradley has been superb deputising.
3. CB – Ibrahima Konate
The France international was withdrawn after 55 minutes against Norwich, a clear indication he was being saved for the Chelsea clash.
4. CB – Virgil van Dijk
Scored off the bench against Norwich and playing less than half of the game should have helped the captain recharge.
