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How Chelsea should line up against Liverpool: Lavia, Tosin, and Veiga in

  • Barnaby Lane
  • Oct 11, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 11, 2024

Tosin Adarabioyo.
Tosin Adarabioyo. (Deposit Photos)

Chelsea travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool in their next Premier League match on October 20.


Manager Enzo Maresca has picked the same starting XI for his side's last two matches against Brighton and Nottingham Forest, but against the Reds, he will be forced to make some changes.


Both Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are suspended for the match, with the two defenders having picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season in the weekend's 1-1 draw with Forest.


Maresca will also be hoping to not to lose any further players to injury over the international break as his side looks to maintain their impressive start to the new campaign.


Here's how Everything Chelsea thinks the Blues should line-up against Liverpool if they want to make that a reality.


GK: Robert Sanchez


Sanchez may have had a howler against Brighton last month, but he redeemed himself in style in the draw against Forest, producing a number of fine late saves.


RB: Malo Gusto


A nailed-on starter for Maresca's side when fit. Excellent going both forward and back.


CB: Tosin Adarabioyo


A man-mountain of a defender, Adarabioyo hasn't had too many opportunities for Chelsea since joining from Fulham in the summer. The ones he had has, however, he's taken with both hands.


Levi Colwill.
Levi Colwill. (Deposit Photos)

CB: Levi Colwill


Colwill has been excellent for Chelsea this term.


LB: Renato Veiga


Veiga may not have been Chelsea's marquee signing of the summer, but the versatile Portuguese star, who can play in either defence or midfield, has quickly established himself as a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge thanks to his assured displays.


CDM: Moises Caicedo


After a mixed first season in West London, Caicedo is now proving just why Chelsea splashed a record £115 million to bring him to the Bridge.


CDM: Romeo Lavia


Injury problems have held Lavia back from making his mark at Chelsea since his 2023 move from Southampton, but he's now finally fit and ready to go. His performance against Manchester City on the opening day was sublime and Maresca should give him the chance to shine again, especially with Enzo having struggled in recent weeks.


Enzo, Noni Madueke.
Noni Madueke should play against Liverpool, but not Enzo. (Deposit Photos)

RM: Noni Madueke


Madueke is an old fashioned winger in some senses, never afraid to take on his man and shoot. It can be frustrating at times when there are better options available, but it's difficult to argue with his four goals in six games this term.


CAM: Cole Palmer



LM: Jadon Sancho


Sancho has been excellent since his summer arrival from Manchester United, providing three assists in four games and dazzling defenders with his insane footwork.


Nicolas Jackson.
Nicolas Jackson has four goals this season. (Deposit Photos)

ST: Nicolas Jackson


While he might be without a goal in a couple of games now, Jackson is so integral to the way Chelsea play. He links up the play wonderfully, gets in-behind, and presses tenaciously from the front.

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