Liverpool will be without one of its best players when the Reds clash with Chelsea at Anfield.
In their first match back from the October international break, Arne Slot's men face the toughest test of their early Premier League campaign. Liverpool might sit atop the table with 18 points, but the Reds have yet to play a team in the top six until this weekend.
Chelsea's impressive start under Enzo Maresca could spell trouble for the Premier League leaders, especially without Alisson between the posts. The Brazilian suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace and is not expected back until mid-November.
The good news for Liverpool is Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah returned early from international duty, giving themselves a few extra days of rest and preparation ahead of the upcoming match. Luis Díaz, on the other hand, logged heavy minutes for Colombia while Alexis Mac Allister featured for Argentina despite fitness concerns. All four players will need to be at their best if the Reds want to secure three points against Chelsea.
Here's what Liverpool's XI could look like against the Blues on Oct 20.
