Manager Arne Slot has enjoyed an impressive start since replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summer, becoming only the fourth manager in Premier League history to win his first four away games in charge.
The Kop have won eight of their last nine games under the Dutchman, and Liverpool are top of the Premier League table ahead of round eight. Slot's men have won seven games in a row in all competitions, and their defensive foundation has been a key factor in their success. They have conceded just two goals in the Premier League so far.
The Reds' defensive prowess will be tested by a confident Chelsea side, who are also improving rapidly under Enzo Maresca.
They are fourth in the table heading into Round 8. A win at Anfield could take Chelsea into the top three. They travel to Merseyside with the second-best goalscoring record in the league (16), just behind Man City's 17.
Mr. Maresca and midfielder Cole Palmer also just brought home the double of the best Premier League Coach and Player in September. Despite the high confidence, Chelsea have gone 9 consecutive matches without a win against Liverpool.
The suspension of Fofana and Cucurella, two pillars of Chelsea's defense, will tilt the balance towards Liverpool, especially when Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have been fully rested in the past week.
Expected lineup
Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
