Slot starts Elliott in two changes – Liverpool predicted XI v Chelsea
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is expected to make two changes for the clash with Chelsea on Sunday.
The Reds have already wrapped up the Premier League title after the 5-1 demolition of Tottenham (27 April) meant that Arsenal cannot mathematically catch them.
Therefore, Slot may decide to rotate his team and give opportunities to those who have not featured as much as they would have liked this season at Stamford Bridge (4 May).
Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton are not expected to be fit for the contest but there are no other fitness concerns for the Anfield outfit.
Liverpool to make two changes for Chelsea clash
Alisson is expected to retain his place between the sticks, the Brazilian made two saves and six recoveries against Ange Postecoglou’s side. [Fotmob]
Despite the doubts over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future, he is predicted to continue at right-back after making eight passes into the final third and four recoveries against Spurs.
The formidable duo of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk might keep their places at the heart of defence despite Jarell Quansah pushing for game time, the Frenchman won four of his five aerial duels against the Lilywhites, for an 80 per cent success rate.
Andy Robertson is predicted to continue on the left flank, the Scotsman had three touches in the opposition box as desperately tried to influence the game going forward at Anfield.
Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister might keep their places at the base of midfield, the duo have been among the best in the Premier League this season and the Argentine in particular shone against Spurs, scoring the second goal and creating two chances.
Harvey Elliott handed a chance by Slot
Slot has struggled to incorporate Elliott into his plans this season after he suffered an injury in the early stages and the 22-year-old has made just 14 appearances in the league, with zero starts.
However, with the league wrapped up, he might decide to give Dominic Szoboszlai a rest and allow the Englishman the chance to show why he deserves to be kept around in the summer.
| Stats (Premier League) | Elliott |
| Matches | 14 |
| Starts | 0 |
| Goals/Assists | 1 |
| Minutes played | 189 |
Mohamed Salah is expected to continue on the right flank, the Egyptian needs just two goals or assists to break Alan Shearer’s record for contributions in a single top-flight season.
He could also break the joint-record for assists, held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, as he needs just three in the final four matches.
Luis Diaz is predicted to continue to lead the line after he scored the Reds’ first goal in the contest to keep his recent run of great form intact.
Federico Chiesa might be given an opportunity to shine at Stamford Bridge, the Italian has made just four appearances in the league so far but Slot will be keen to see what he can do with the title already secured.
The L4 outfit will still want to finish strongly, as they can reach a points total of 94, a tally which the likes of Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger never reached in their illustrious careers.
However, it makes sense to give opportunities to fringe players, to see if they are worth keeping around next campaign.