Chelsea forced to leave two points at Bournemouth, drawing a 2-2 draw. They led 33′, conceded two goals at 54′ and 57′ to equalize at 85′. Alonso, who scored both goals, was the protagonist for the “blues.”

Lampard’s team, meanwhile, have remained in fourth place in the standings and are still in the lead in securing a Champions League ticket for the new season, but recent appearances are troubling.

As for the Cup, this is the only domestic title left for Frank Lαmpard’s team to claim. It follows next Sunday’s home match with Everton for the Premier League.

Centre-back Christensen was added in the injury list (15/0), while midfielders Hudson-Odoi (17/1), Pulisic (16/5), midfielder Kante (18/3) and striker Abraham are aso out ( 25/13, first scorer).

Liverpool are not going to lose the championship, but they will not go undefeated, as many fans would have liked. The Reds, by unexpectedly bad showing, lost 3-0 to Watford. They conceded goals in the second half, with their defense exposed on several occasions.

In the Cup, Reds will be looking to get back on track immediately, with coach Jurgen Klopp pointing out that the match against Chelsea has nothing to do with Watford.

Klopp stated that he would go on rotation, but he promised that he would line up a “strong” team for tonight’s game. He also included some young players from the second team. 

Midfielder Milner (17/2) and defender Gomez (18/0) are considered to be ready. On the contrary, midfielders Henderson (25/3, leader), Keita (9/1), and midfielder Sakhiri (6/1) are out.

The two teams have faced each other 174 times. Chelsea has 59 wins, while Liverpool has won 74 times, and 41 matches ended in a draw.

In the 1st round of Premier League, Chelsea – Liverpool: 1-2. The match took place on 22/09/2019.

For the final of the European Super Cup. Liverpool – Chelsea: 2-2. Liverpool won the trophy on the penalty shoot-out. The match took place on 14/08/2019.

Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2): 2.45 – 3.80 – 2.62
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals: 1.72 (Over) – 2.07 (Under)
• Draw No Bet: 1.83 (Chelsea) – 1.83 (Liverpool)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.61 (Yes) –  2.20 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 3.10 – 2.25 – 3.10
• A Penalty in the match:  4.00 (Yes) – 1.25 (No)

*bet365 odds as offered at  02/03, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Ziroud is performing fantastic since he has won the trust of Lampard again. The French striker gives quality in Chelsea’s offense.

Saidio Mane will probably be in the first 11, so he is the star of Reds, as Salah will not start.

Both are crucial for their team.