COMFIRM LINE UP : Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Alexander-Arnold injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news

Liverpool have been strengthened by stars returning from injury

Liverpool pair Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are both pushing to start against Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night.

The Reds continue to impress on all fronts, easing through to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday with an entertaining 5-2 win over Norwich.

Alexander-Arnold made his return off the bench in that match after three weeks out with a knee injury, while Robertson was also introduced in the second half for his first appearance since October having undergone shoulder surgery.

Liverpool can be expected to be particularly cautious about Robertson’s fitness, after so long out, while there is also a crucial trip to Arsenal this weekend for Jurgen Klopp to keep in the back of his mind.

Joe Gomez may therefore keep his place at left-back, having impressed in recent weeks, while Virgil van Dijk will come back into the side after he was a substitute against Norwich. Dominik Szoboszlai is also now available for Liverpool, having featured for 35 minutes off the bench in the FA Cup win.

Alexis Mac Allister was not involved at all, but Klopp confirmed the midfielder is expected to be available to face Chelsea.

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“Macca trained yesterday so should be fine,” he told his pre-game press conference.

“Thiago [Alcantara] trained which was an incredible moment after all these months – and to train at the level he does. But he needs time.”

Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz should once again get the nod in the front three, with Diogo Jota’s form potentially enough to force Cody Gakpo to settle for a place on the bench.

Mohamed Salah will not return to the Africa Cup of Nations after Egypt were knocked out, but he remains out with a hamstring injury.

Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

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Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Diaz, Jota, Nunez

Injuries: Tsimikas, Matip, Salah, Thiago, Bajcetic, Doak

Unavailable: Endo

Time and date: 8:15pm GMT on Wednesday January 31, 2024

Venue: Anfield