Estêvão – Foto: X.com/ Chelsea FC
Chelsea and Liverpool meet this Saturday, October 4, at 1:30 PM (Brasília time), for the seventh round of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, London. The match, pitting the current leader against the eighth-placed team, will be broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+ streaming. Both teams face significant absences and aim to recover from recent setbacks. The referee will be Anthony Taylor, with Craig Pawson overseeing VAR.
- Date and Time: October 4, 1:30 PM (Brasília)
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- Broadcast: ESPN and Disney+
- Refereeing: Anthony Taylor (referee), Craig Pawson (VAR)
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Season Performance
Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, is experiencing an inconsistent Premier League campaign. With eight points from six matches, the team sits in eighth place, with two wins, two draws, and two losses. Despite their Club World Cup title last season, the Blues struggle with injuries and tactical fluctuations.
In the Champions League, a recent win against Benfica offered relief, but their performance remains unconvincing, with fans hoping for a turnaround at home against the league leaders.
Liverpool’s Campaign
Coached by Arne Slot, Liverpool lead the Premier League with 15 points, from five wins and one loss. The team has scored 12 goals and conceded seven, maintaining a positive goal difference. A recent loss to Crystal Palace halted their winning streak.
In Europe, the Reds remain strong, with standout performances in the final minutes, dubbed “Slot Time.” Alisson Becker’s injury poses a challenge for the upcoming match.
Slot relies on the consistency of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak to hold onto the top spot.
Expected Lineups
Chelsea’s likely lineup includes Robert Sanchez; Reece James, Josh Acheampong, Benoit Badiashile, and Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo; Estêvão, Facundo Buonanotte, Pedro Neto; João Pedro.
Liverpool’s probable team features Giorgi Mamardashvili; Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil Van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak.
- Chelsea Absences: Trevor Chalobah (suspended), Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended), Cole Palmer (injured), among others.
- Liverpool Absences: Alisson Becker (injured), Hugo Ekitike (injured), Giovanni Leoni (injured).
Recent Head-to-Head
In the last five encounters, Chelsea and Liverpool drew three times, with one win each. This historical balance heightens anticipation for a match that could shape both teams’ seasons.
Match Significance
The game is critical for Chelsea, who aim to close the gap to the leaders and regain fan confidence. For Liverpool, a win solidifies their lead and strengthens their strong league campaign. The match also tests both coaches’ ability to manage absences and pressure.
