“I’m not only afraid of facing him tomorrow” “He gives defenders sleepless night” – Virgil Van Dijk reveals the ONE Chelsea player he needs to handle tomorrow
Liverpool and Chelsea will face off in a thrilling match at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, marking the return of Premier League action following the international break.
Chelsea’s fourth-place ranking in the Premier League would not have improved with a win; nevertheless, they come to Merseyside with the division’s second-best attacking record, with 16 goals scored, one behind Manchester City’s 17.
The visitors, who also saw Maresca and Cole Palmer earn Manager and Player of the Month awards in September, have the chance to win their opening four away games of a top-flight season for the first time since 2008–09. However, their nine-game winless streak versus Liverpool, who have yet to lose to the Blues since March 2021, does not bode well for them.
However, Liverpool’s captain has spoken about Chelsea star Noni Madekue’s ability to play effectively in the attack and take on defenders, expressing that his team must handle him well.
“We must be fully prepared for Chelsea, particularly their attacking players such as Noni Madekue, Cole Palmer, and others. Chelsea have demonstrated their league strength this season,” Van Dijk stated.
“It will be an intense match , Chelsea is always a threat but we nee to be ready we can’t afford to lose against Chelsea”
In additional great news, Reece James, a chronic injury victim, has returned to training after injured his hamstring during the preseason. Furthermore, Maresca’s starting lineup will not be affected by the concerns surrounding Danish goalie Filip Jorgensen.
Liverpool’s potential starting lineup: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota
Chelsea’s potential starting lineup: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson