Liverpool vs Chelsea: Premier League Clash at Anfield

Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on 9 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Liverpool sit 4th on 58 points with a goal difference of 12, while Chelsea are 9th on 48 points and a goal difference of 6.

Liverpool Availability

Liverpool face significant absences.

• S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• C. Bradley (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined.
• W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
• G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• G. Mamardashvili (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• M. Salah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
• A. Isak (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

The loss of H. Ekitike, who has 11 goals and 4 assists, is a major blow to Liverpool’s attack. M. Salah, with 7 goals and 6 assists, is also a major blow, removing a leading creator and finisher.

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.

João Pedro, Chelsea’s key attacker with 15 goals and 5 assists, is available and central to their offensive threat.

Impact Summary

Liverpool lose substantial attacking output through the sidelined duo of H. Ekitike and M. Salah, stripping them of 18 league goals and 10 assists. Chelsea retain their primary scorer and creator João Pedro, giving them a more intact front line despite the suspension of M. Mudryk and several doubts in wide and supporting roles.