Liverpool vs Chelsea Match Preview: May 9, 2026

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 lengthy absentee list.

• S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• C. Bradley (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 11 goals and 4 assists.
• W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
• G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• G. Mamardashvili (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• M. Salah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined; his 7 goals and 6 assists make this another major blow.
• Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
• A. Isak (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea are also stretched.

• 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.

Impact Summary

Liverpool lose significant attacking output without M. Salah and H. Ekitike, removing a combined 18 league goals and 10 assists. Chelsea, however, retain their main threat João Pedro, whose 15 goals and 5 assists underpin their attack. With both sides missing depth options and Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper doubtful, Chelsea’s available firepower through João Pedro could be decisive if Liverpool’s reshuffled frontline struggles to compensate.