The Premier League table has returned to familiar type after last season’s delightful anomaly featuring Leicester City, with Manchester City and Chelsea now setting the pace and Manchester United back in the top four.
Advertisement
The Blues are now second in the Premier League table as they head into Friday’s game and sit two points behind early leaders Manchester City.
And Klopp has likened Conte to Pep Guardiola in his approach to management. A lot of chance creation took place and a the players look like they truly enjoy Conte’s guidance.
“World-class”, said Klopp when asked to describe Diego Costa.
Pep Guardiola still hasn’t tasted defeat as City manager.
This will be Mane’s biggest test yet, and if he gives Azpilicueta the run around from start to finish, it will be further evidence to suggest that the Reds have a very special player in their ranks.
The Spain global struggled for form and goals last term, but he already looks like he is back to his best, and seems to be flourishing under the guidance of new boss Antonio Conte.
MORE: Get TREBLE the odds on any sports bet.
Jurgen Klopp recorded his first Premier League win versus Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in October 2015.
Chelsea saw their ideal start to the campaign ended by a 2-2 draw at Swansea City in which they went 1-0 up, fell 2-1 down and then rescued a point through Diego Costa s acrobatic 81st-minute equaliser. He uses his body all the time – that is his quality – he was almost unstoppable against Swansea.
The Chelsea boss said in a press conference: “We expect him to play very well, with great attention”.
There’s a chance it could be related to just playing reserve-team football as the club looks to keep the French worldwide in some kind of game-playing rhythm and shape to make it easier to offload him in January or next summer.
Liverpool meanwhile are sweating over the fitness of Dejan Lovren and Emre Can.
Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho has heaped praise on his new teammate Sadio Mane, following his impressive start to life at Anfield.
If you think Liverpool’s backline can withstand the pressure of a home Chelsea side, you’re welcome to back Unders at [2.22], but seriously, good luck to you if you do.
Advertisement
Luiz will replace John Terry in the line-up, with the skipper ruled out after suffering a foot injury in the 2-2 draw with Swansea on Sunday – he is out of action for around 10 days.
