Overview
- A 95th‑minute winner sealed Chelsea’s 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, handing Liverpool a third straight defeat in all competitions.
- Arne Slot said Ibrahima Konaté felt quad discomfort before being withdrawn on 56 minutes and he will undergo assessment with France to determine availability.
- With Giovanni Leoni out for the season and Alisson sidelined, Joe Gomez is the only fully fit senior centre‑back option alongside Virgil van Dijk heading into the international break.
- Marc Cucurella revealed Chelsea targeted space on Liverpool’s right, while Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney criticised the right‑back rotation and lack of defensive support for that flank.
- Reports say Liverpool are in talks to extend Konaté’s contract despite Real Madrid interest and are monitoring centre‑backs such as Maxence Lacroix, with Manchester United visiting Anfield on October 19.