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Liverpool news: Chelsea will fancy their chances at Anfield more now than ever - Wright
IAN WRIGHT has spelled out his fears for Liverpool against Chelsea.
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Liverpool host Chelsea on Saturday at Anfield (5.30pm), but they find themselves 12 points adrift of table-toppers Manchester City.
Another defensive horror show in the Champions League last night saw them squander a three-goal lead away to Sevilla and they were pegged back to 3-3.
The Reds have been leaky at the back this term, conceding 28 goals in 20 games in all competitions.
And Wright thinks Chelsea, who have enjoyed a mini resurgence as of late under Antonio Conte, will fancy their chances against the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to see his side rectify their defensive showing against Sevilla
You have to worry for Liverpool because Chelsea will be ruthless against them
“The way we saw Chelsea play at West Brom, and the movement of their players, was fantastic,” Wright told Sky Sports’ The Debate.
“Having watched Liverpool's game in Sevilla you have to fancy Chelsea on Saturday.
“You have to worry for Liverpool because Chelsea will be ruthless against them.
Ian Wright thinks Chelsea should fancy their chances against Liverpool
"Even if they do score a couple of goals, Chelsea will fancy getting back into the game because that is how Liverpool make you feel these days."
Chelsea, who are second in Group C, face Qarabag tonight (7.45pm).
A win will guarantee their passage into the last 16 of the competition.
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