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Chelsea won 3-0 at Leeds on Wednesday, snapping a three-game losing streak. However, Mateo Kovacic was wounded as a result of the victory.
After defeating Chelsea on penalties in the League Cup final earlier this year, Liverpool is hoping to clinch a domestic cup double. They haven’t lost since December when they were away from home. In their last five meetings, Jurgen Klopp has failed to beat Thomas Tuchel in regular time, but it’s difficult not to choose Liverpool on Saturday.
Liverpool Squad news, suspended and missing players.
There are no suspended players in Liverpool squad. However, Fabinho will miss the FA Cup final on Saturday due to a hamstring injury suffered in midweek. For the Brazilian, Jordan Henderson will fill in.
Following a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday, Mo Salah and Thiago will return to the starting lineup. Robertson was rested completely against Villa and is expected to start at left-back here. To partner Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp must select between J. Matip and I. Konate at centre-back.
How Liverpool could lineup against Chelsea at Wembley stadium.
Goalie: Alisson.
Defenders: Van Dijk, A. Robertson, Matip and Alexander-Arnold.
Midfielders: J. Henderson, Naby Keita and Thiago.
Forwards: Diaz, Mane and Salah.
Chelsea squad News, suspended and Missing Players.
There are no suspended players in Chelsea squad. However, Mateo Kovacic is certain to miss Saturday’s game after injuring his ankle against Leeds on Wednesday.
In the 3-0 win over Leeds, Jorginho returned from injury, but N’Golo Kante was left out once more. Thomas Tuchel has a selection issue up front after Romelu Lukaku scored in back-to-back games
How Chelsea could lineup against Liverpool at Wembley stadium.
Forwards: M. Mount, Kai Havertz and C. Pulisic.
Midfielders: Kante, Mateo Kovacic, C. Azpilicueta and M. Alonso.
Defenders: Antonio Rudiger, Thiago and Trevor Chalobah.
Goalie: Mendy.