Liverpool are back in Premier League again this week as they travel to face Chelsea.
Tuesday night sees the Reds go to Stamford Bridge looking to secure a much-needed three points in the battle to finish in the Premier League's top four. A 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the weekend saw Liverpool fall to eighth place and eight points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United.
Jurgen Klopp will have to deal with some of his players being unavailable due to injury for the trip to the capital. Luis Diaz, Thiago Alcantara and Naby Keita are all unavailable for selection, and Chelsea will have their own injury issues as well.
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Here, the ECHO takes a look at what Chelsea and interim manager Bruno Saltor have to deal with as the clash with Liverpool nears.
Raheem Sterling
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling suffered a hamstring injury shortly before the international break.
While the injury was not thought to be overly serious, Sterling was withdrawn from the England squad as a precaution.
Sterling missed the defeat to Villa at the weekend with the injury, and it's uncertain whether he will be fit in time to return against his former club on Tuesday night.
Edouard Mendy
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy suffered a fractured finger in January which required surgery.
The Senegal international has since been gradually recovering from the injury and even returned to training alongside fellow goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Marcus Bettinelli.
Cesar Azpilicueta
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta sustained a concussion in Chelsea’s defeat to Southampton last month.
He was later submitted to hospital for checks, but now appears to be on the mend and nearing a return to action.
With Reece James now back available following an injury, Chelsea will be able to ease Azpilicueta back into the first-team fold patiently and with no rush.
Wesley Fofana
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana missed the weekend's defeat to Villa at the weekend after suffering from fatigue before the international break.
The injury was not thought to be serious, but Saltor confirmed that the injury situation was the same as before the weekend, hinting that Fofana may not be available to play against Liverpool.
Thiago Silva
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva suffered a knee injury in their defeat to Tottenham last month.
The Brazilian has been sidelined with the injury ever since and there has been no exact time frame released on when he will be back available, although it was initially stated that it would be around six weeks.
Should that still be the case, then Silva faces a big test to be fit in time to face Liverpool on Tuesday night.
Armando Broja
Chelsea striker Armando Broja suffered a serious knee injury back in December and was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Broja ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in a mid-season friendly against Aston Villa which later needed surgery.
The striker has been pictured featuring at Chelsea’s training centre in Cobham, although it has mostly been gym work.
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