Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's star player, is awaiting a decisive match against Chelsea tomorrow, Sunday, in the first appearance for the Reds after officially securing the Premier League title for the 2024-2025 season. This match comes after Liverpool's 5-2 victory over Tottenham in the previous round, which confirmed their 20th league title with four matches remaining in the season.
This game is a pivotal point in the season, as Liverpool seeks to perform strongly, especially after achieving their primary goal of winning the league. Some reports have revealed the intention of Dutch manager Arne Slot to make some changes to the team lineup in the remaining matches, aiming to give opportunities to players who have not been regulars this season.
According to the "This Is Anfield" network, the Dutch coach plans to give chances to some players who were integral in the team's title win, as a way of honoring them for their outstanding performances this season. This includes giving opportunities to players like Harvey Elliott, who has been absent from the starting lineup for long periods. It is also expected that left-back Kostas Tsimikas will be included in the starting lineup, in place of Andy Robertson, and that young defender Quansah will start in the center-back position to rest Ibrahima Konaté.
While Slot has confirmed that he will not make drastic changes to the team, he emphasized that Liverpool will continue to aim for victory in the remaining four matches, as he wants to maintain momentum and secure consecutive wins until the end.
On the other hand, Mohamed Salah, the Premier League's top scorer, will be among the first players to be selected for this important match. Reports confirm that the Egyptian player will remain a starter, especially as he was one of the key players contributing to the team’s title victory. This decision reflects the coach's focus on maintaining the team's strength and organization until the final match of the season.
Regarding the expected lineup for Liverpool against Chelsea, it is likely to be as follows:
Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
Defense: Alexander-Arnold - Quansah - Van Dijk - Robertson or Tsimikas
Midfield: Endo - Szoboszlai - Mac Allister
Attack: Mohamed Salah - Luis Díaz - Diogo Jota
On the other hand, Chelsea will be looking to achieve a positive result against Liverpool in an attempt to improve their position in the league table, as they have struggled this season in the Premier League. Despite the challenges faced by the Blues, this match will still be an opportunity for them to show their ability to compete against one of the league's strongest teams at the moment.
This match, which will take place at 6:30 PM Cairo time, will serve as another test for Liverpool to maintain their high level after securing the title, especially with the intense competition in the Premier League this season. It will also be another opportunity for young players and substitutes to prove their worth for a spot in the starting lineup for next season.
Looking ahead to the remaining rounds in the league, Liverpool hopes to maintain their strong form and that a victory over Chelsea will be an important step toward finishing the season perfectly. At the same time, Mohamed Salah continues to be the cornerstone of the team and remains crucial in delivering strong performances to ensure the team keeps securing victories.
