Liverpool vs Chelsea Match Preview: Key Absences Impacting Teams
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 and, with 11 league goals and 4 assists, his absence is a major blow to Liverpool’s attack.
- 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, this is another major blow to Liverpool’s creativity and end product.
- 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 both sidelined, removing 18 league goals and 10 assists from their frontline. Chelsea, by contrast, retain their key contributor Joã o Pedro, who has 15 goals and 5 assists, so their primary attacking threat remains available despite the wider injury and suspension issues.
