Liverpool’s expected starting XI vs Chelsea - will Sadio Mane keep his place amid barren streak?

The Reds have Covid-19 cases and injuries that they’re going to have to negotiate.

Liverpool make the trip to Chelsea this afternoon as both teams aim to keep their Premier League title hopes alive.

Manchester City have extended their gap at the summit of the table to 11 points after defeating Arsenal yesterday.

And a loss for either the Reds, who are third on 41 points, or Chelsea - who sit second on 42 points - could see their aspirations of silverware come to an end.

Jurgen Klopp has several problems on his hand heading to Stamford Bridge. Three more players have contracted Covid-19 and will be absent.

Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara, Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino are all injured.

We take a look at how Liverpool could start against Thomas Tuchel’s men.

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