Chelsea predicted XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, team news and injury updates
Bruno Saltor takes interim charge as Chelsea host Liverpool in their first match since Graham Potter’s dismissal.
Chelsea: Team News
The Blues begin life after Potter, who was relieved of his duties after less than seven months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
A 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa proved the final straw for the Chelsea board, with former Brighton defender Bruno temporarily taking the reins for the visit of Liverpool.
While Bruno is unlikely to make wholesale changes, he will have Raheem Sterling and Wesley Fofana available after injury, while N’Golo Kante made his return from the bench on Saturday.
But the game may be too soon for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Eduoard Mendy, Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva remain absent.
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Chelsea: Predicted Lineup
Chelsea Predicted XI: Kepa Arrizabalaga; Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella; Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Mateo Kovacic, Ben Chilwell; Kai Havertz, Joao Felix, Christian Pulisic.
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Chelsea: Injury List
- Raheem Sterling (thigh) 50% – Potential Return Early April
- Wesley Fofana (thigh) 50% – Potential Return Early April
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (back) 25% – Potential Return Early April
- Edouard Mendy (wrist) 25% – Potential Return Early April
- Thiago Silva (knee) Ruled Out – Potential Return Mid-April
- Cesar Azpilicueta (head) Ruled Out – Potential Return Mid-April
- Armando Broja (knee) Ruled Out – Potential Return Early July
