Liverpool need to ‘buy big’ in transfer window says Allardyce
Liverpool will be looking to return to winning ways at Stamford Bridge when the FA Cup returns in midweek. Jurgen Klopp’s side succumbed to their first league defeat of the season on Saturday, when they were stunned 3-0 at Watford.
It’s a performance and result that may have changed Klopp’s approach to this fifth-round tie with Chelsea, who are also in need of a result after a difficult spell in recent weeks.
Nonetheless, the German is expected to offer a number of key stars a rest ahead of the crunch Champions League last 16 clash with Atletico Madrid next Tuesday.
The efforts of the academy players against Shrewsbury in the previous round are unlikely to be forgotten when he picks his side.
Adrian is almost certain to start between the sticks ahead of Alisson in west London.
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In midfield, Pedro Chirivella could get another opportunity to shine at the base of midfield.
He travelled with the squad to Watford and watched on from the stands with Jordan Henderson and Milner.
Curtis Jones is set to start too after his heroics in the previous rounds against Everton and Shrewsbury.
Adam Lallana is likely to add some experience in midfield.
Liverpool team news: Takumi Minamino is set to start vs Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool team news: How Jurgen Klopp could line up against Chelsea (Image: Buildlineup)
In attack, Divock Origi should lead the line in place of Roberto Firmino.
Either side of him could be Harvey Elliott and Takumi Minamino, who will be looking to show Klopp what they’re capable of.
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are expected to be given the night off against the Blues.
Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Adrian; Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Williams; Chirivella, Jones, Lallana; Minamino, Elliott, Origi.