Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: DC staring at elimination after KKR hammering
Delhi Capitals face elimination after loss to KKR in IPL 2026.
Liverpool hosts Chelsea aiming to secure a Champions League spot with a win. They currently sit fourth in the table, needing to bounce back from a recent loss to Manchester United.
Liverpool vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news
Liverpool return to Anfield on Saturday, aiming to confirm their place in the Champions League.
Arne Slot’s side currently sit fourth in the table with fifty-eight points. They hold a seven-point cushion over seventh-placed Brentford with three matches remaining. A victory today would officially rubber-stamp their return to Europe’s premier competition. However, the Reds must bounce back from a disappointing 3–2 loss at Manchester United last weekend.
Liverpool have conceded two or more goals in sixteen different league matches this season. This marks their worst defensive record since the 2012-13 campaign under Brendan Rodgers. That said, the Reds have a strong recent record at home against their London rivals. They are unbeaten in their last four home games against Chelsea. Dominik Szoboszlai continues to lead the midfield after recording thirteen goals and ten assists this term.
Arne Slot provided a significant fitness boost regarding Alexander Isak at his pre-match press conference. The striker resumed training with the squad on Thursday and is in contention to face Chelsea. Giorgi Mamardashvili is also back after recovering from a leg wound sustained in the Merseyside derby. However, the goalkeeper returned to full training for the first time yesterday. Slot indicated he would monitor how the Georgian reacts before deciding on his involvement.
Liverpool is currently in fourth place with fifty-eight points.
Liverpool has three matches remaining to confirm their place in the Champions League.
Liverpool is unbeaten in their last four home games against Chelsea.
Delhi Capitals face elimination after loss to KKR in IPL 2026.





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Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker have not yet resumed team sessions and remain unavailable. Both players are reportedly very close to training but will miss Saturday’s early kick-off. Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz are available despite missing earlier sessions this week. Konate was absent for personal reasons, while Wirtz has recovered from a minor illness. Conor Bradley remains far away from a return as he continues his lengthy rehabilitation.
Liverpool predicted XI: Woodman; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Gakpo.
The Premier League match at Anfield kicks off at 12:30 BST on Saturday, 9 May 2026.
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1. Streaming is also available through the HBO Max app or website.