Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview: Injury Concerns and Key Players

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. The fixture has not started yet.

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.
W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
G. Mamardashvili (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
M. Salah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined; his 7 goals and 6 assists make this another major blow.
Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
A. Isak (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Key creators like C. Gakpo and D. Szoboszlai are currently available and will be crucial to offset the loss of Salah and Ekitike.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea also have several concerns.

J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined.
Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined (disciplinary).
A. Garnacho (Inactive) is doubtful.
J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
P. Neto (Inactive) is doubtful.
R. Sanchez (Concussion) is doubtful.

Star attacker Joã o Pedro, with 15 goals and 5 assists, is available and central to Chelsea’s attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Liverpool lose significant attacking output through sidelined duo Salah (7 goals, 6 assists) and Ekitike (11 goals, 4 assists). Chelsea’s main creative and scoring load remains on Joã o Pedro, with Mudryk’s suspension trimming their wing options but not their primary goal source.