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Alexander Isak returns from injury to join Liverpool's bench, while Rio Ngumoha and Giorgi Mamardashvili start against Chelsea. Mamardashvili replaces Freddie Woodman in goal after recovering from a knee injury.
Isak returns as Ngumoha starts for Liverpool against Chelsea
Alexander Isak has returned from injury to take his place on the Liverpool bench, while Rio Ngumoha and Giorgi Mamardashvili both start against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.
The Sweden international missed last week’s defeat to Manchester United with a leg injury, but has recovered in time to be named among the substitutes.
Arne Slot makes three changes to his team as Mamardashvili replaces Freddie Woodman in goals after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for three weeks.
Rio Ngumoha comes into the starting lineup in place of Florian Wirtz, who was dealing with an illness during the week. Andy Robertson has been replaced by Milos Kerkez.
Mo Salah and both remain on the treatment table and unavailable for selection.
Alexander Isak missed the previous match against Manchester United due to a leg injury.
Rio Ngumoha and Giorgi Mamardashvili are the key players starting for Liverpool against Chelsea.
Arne Slot made three changes, including starting Giorgi Mamardashvili in goal and bringing Isak back to the bench.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea have made five changes to the starting lineup at Anfield, including a first start of the season for defender Levi Colwill.
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili, Jones, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha, Gakpo
Chelsea XI: Jorgensen, Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Colwill, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer, Joao Pedro
Subs: Slonina, James, Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Lavia, Eboue, Kavuma-McQueen, Delap