Liverpool Predicted XI: Chelsea (A)

Liverpool are back in action on Sunday with a difficult trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea for their second outing of the season.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking for a more assured performance after their thrilling but frantic 4-3 victory at Anfield against Leeds United last Saturday.

Sunday’s match will see Klopp put his wits against Frank Lampard, whom the German boss has been having something of a public disagreement with in recent weeks.

The pair also were involved in a pitchside argument over the awarding of a free-kick during the Reds’ 5-3 win at Anfield in July.

The Premier League champions will face a new-look Chelsea side from the one they faced just six weeks ago and it will be an early stern test of the Reds title defending credentials.

Lampard has brought in a host of new faces, including the strongly Liverpool linked German striker Timo Werner.

Kicking off their season on Monday, Lampard’s Chelsea were somewhat unconvincing as they came past Brighton & Hove Albion. The final scoreline of 3-1 flattered the London side and Lampard will know they have to play better this weekend.

Thiago Alcantara will be a Liverpool player for the game, although the Spanish midfielder is unlikely to feature on Sunday.

Here’s who we think Klopp will pick…

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