Liverpool vs Chelsea Match Preview: May 9, 2026
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on 9 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Liverpool arrive fourth with 58 points and a goal difference of 12, while Chelsea sit ninth on 48 points with a goal difference of 6.
Liverpool Availability
Liverpool face a lengthy absentee list.
- S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Bradley (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 11 goals and 4 assists in league play.
- W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Mamardashvili (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Salah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined; with 7 goals and 6 assists, his absence is another major blow to Liverpool’s attacking creativity.
- Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- A. Isak (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Chelsea Availability
Chelsea also have several concerns.
- J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined.
- Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined due to suspension.
- A. Garnacho (Inactive) is doubtful.
- J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- P. Neto (Inactive) is doubtful.
- R. Sanchez (Concussion) is doubtful.
Impact Summary
Liverpool lose significant attacking output through the sidelined H. Ekitike and M. Salah, removing 18 league goals and 10 assists. Chelsea, however, retain their key threat João Pedro, who contributes 15 goals and 5 assists and is available to lead the line at Anfield.
