Liverpool vs Chelsea: Reds’ Starting Lineup Revealed

Liverpool have announced their starting lineup for tonight’s Premier League clash against Chelsea, with Alexis Mac Allister returning to the team after a brief absence. The Reds are looking to continue their impressive form, having eased through to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 win over Norwich on Sunday.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are both on the bench for the match, having recently returned from injury. Alexander-Arnold made his comeback off the bench against Norwich, while Robertson was introduced in the second half for his first appearance since early October following shoulder surgery.

Joe Gomez keeps his place at left-back, having impressed in recent weeks, while captain Virgil van Dijk returns to the side after scoring as a substitute against Norwich. Dominik Szoboszlai is also available for Liverpool and gets the nod to start, having featured for 35 minutes off the bench in the FA Cup win.

“Macca trained yesterday so should be fine,” Klopp told reporters on Tuesday. “Thiago [Alcantara] trained which was an incredible moment after all these months - and to train at the level he does. But he needs time.”

Starting XI and Subs

Starting XI: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez, Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Jota, Nunez Subs:Kelleher, Gakpo, Elliott, Robertson, Gravenberch, Clark, McConnell, Alexander-Arnold, Quansah

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Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz once again get the nod in the front three, with Diogo Jota’s form enough to force Cody Gakpo to settle for a place on the bench. Mohamed Salah remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

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Liverpool will be looking to consolidate their position in the league table with a win against Chelsea. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand.

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The article will be updated with live coverage and analysis as the match progresses. Stay tuned for more updates!