Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview: Premier League Clash at Anfield

Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on 9 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Liverpool arrive 4th with 58 points and a goal difference of 12, while Chelsea sit 9th on 48 points with 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 league 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 – another major blow, with 7 goals and 6 assists making him one of the league’s leading creators.
• Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
• A. Isak (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea also have issues.

• 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 without H. Ekitike and M. Salah, removing a combined 18 league goals and 10 assists. Chelsea, by contrast, retain their main attacking reference Joã o Pedro, whose 15 goals and 5 assists remain available, giving the visitors a relatively fuller frontline despite their own absentees.