Liverpool have had a disastrous week, being knocked out of both the FA Cup against Plymouth Argyle and the EFL Cup against Wolves.
Jurgen Klopp men will not be wanting to lose against the Premier League leaders, as it would break a 94 year record of the side not losing three games in a row at Anfield.
Here's how Liverpool could lineup against Chelsea...
Goalkeeper
Simon Mignolet is set to start even though Loris Karius came into the team for the cup tie against Wolves.
Defence
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Nathaniel Clyne is expected to take his place in the starting lineup at right-back, while James Milner who has impressed at left-back this year will slot in there replacing Alberto Moreno who started the FA Cup fixture on Saturday.
Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren will be called on by Jurgen Klopp, to stop the in-form Chelsea attackers, with Diego Costa and Eden Hazard causing problems for most back fours this season.
Midfield
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The midfield three will be led by captain Jordan Henderson, who was crucially missed when he was out with a heel injury.
Emre Can may play alongside him but Adam Lallana could play a deeper role allowing Sadio Mane to start on his return from the African Cup of nations. Georgie Wijnaldum is set to complete the midfield.
Forwards
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Sadio Mane could be put straight into the starting lineup if Klopp feels he is fit enough and it is clear that in his absence Liverpool have suffered. The side have gone from 2nd place in the Premier League and in both cup competitions, to 4th place and out of both competitions.
The Liverpool attack will be eager to get back to the form they had earlier in the season, with goals coming at great ease. Firmino, Coutinho and Lallana are crucial to the success of the Merseyside team.
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