Overview

• Liverpool visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday at 5:30pm UK, seeking a response after losses to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray while holding a two-point lead.
• Alisson Becker is ruled out after a midweek issue, with Gorgi Mamardashvili expected to start in goal for what would be his Premier League debut.
• Alexander Isak is tipped to spearhead the attack, backed by four goals in six prior matches against Chelsea and strikes in his last two trips to Stamford Bridge.
• Hugo Ekitike led the line in the Champions League defeat and is being assessed for fitness, raising a selection battle up front if Isak starts.
• Chelsea’s center-back pool is stretched with Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo injured and Trevoh Chalobah suspended, while Liverpool weigh roles for Florian Wirtz and a right-back choice that could involve Dominik Szoboszlai.