Overview

• Arne Slot said Alisson will miss Chelsea and Brazil’s fixtures and added he would be surprised if the goalkeeper is ready for the Oct. 19 match against Manchester United.
• Giorgi Mamardashvili, who replaced Alisson in Istanbul, is set for successive starts as Liverpool navigate the international break period.
• Slot said Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa would train on Friday with their availability to be decided after the session.
• Defensive issues persist, with four of Liverpool’s seven league goals conceded from set-pieces and their save percentage down to roughly 56% from almost 90% at this stage last season.
• Chelsea contend with injuries and Trevoh Chalobah’s suspension, while Liverpool arrive as early leaders on 15 points after consecutive defeats.