Liverpool vs Chelsea Match Preview: Key Absentees and Impact

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.

Liverpool Availability

Liverpool face a heavy 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 also a major blow to Liverpool’s 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 with H. Ekitike and M. Salah sidelined, removing a combined 18 league goals and 10 assists. Chelsea, however, retain their primary threat João Pedro, whose 15 goals and 5 assists remain available to lead the visitors’ attack.