Liverpool vs Chelsea Match Preview: Injuries 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.
- W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Mamardashvili (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Salah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
In addition, Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, and A. Isak (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
The loss of H. Ekitike, who has 11 league goals and 4 assists, is a major blow to Liverpool’s attacking options. M. Salah, contributing 7 goals and 6 assists, is also a major blow in terms of creativity and end product.
Chelsea Availability
Chelsea are also depleted.
- J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined.
- Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined.
A. Garnacho (Inactive) is doubtful.
J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
P. Neto (Inactive) is doubtful.
R. Sanchez (Concussion) is doubtful.
João Pedro, with 15 goals and 5 assists, is available and remains Chelsea’s primary attacking threat.
Impact Summary
Liverpool lose significant attacking output through the sidelined duo of H. Ekitike and M. Salah, stripping them of 18 goals and 10 assists in league play. Chelsea, by contrast, retain their leading scorer and creator João Pedro, preserving 15 goals and 5 assists. The balance of attacking firepower therefore tilts slightly towards Chelsea’s continuity in key offensive personnel, despite their own absentees and doubts.
