Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher shares a joke with Federico Chiesa
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher shares a joke with Federico Chiesa
Ian Doyle
The Premier League is won, now it's time to have some fun - as the saying almost certainly doesn't go. Liverpool are at Chelsea this afternoon aiming to finish the season with a flourish after the first of four guards of honour to salute the new champions.
What, then, is Arne Slot to do? As the Dutchman has already confirmed, rotation will now come to the fore. And it's time a fair few of the fringe players are rewarded for their patience.
In goal, though, it remains Alisson Becker. Trent Alexander-Arnold can continue at right-back, but Kostas Tsimkas is in at left-back. And Jarell Quansah can step in alongside skipper Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.
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The midfield can also see a few changes. Wataru Endo can come in alongside Alexis Mac Allister at the base of the midfield, and Harvey Elliott can have a go in the number 10 role.
And while Mohamed Salah remains on the right, Federico Chiesa can play down the middle with Diogo Jota starting on the left flank.
My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Elliott, Jota; Chiesa
Theo Squires
Arne Slot has promised rotation, so let's see Liverpool rotate! Starting with Harvey Elliott, he deserves a long overdue start so gets the nod at number 10 in an all-changed midfield trio.
Wataru Endo can also get his first Premier League start of the campaign, with Curtis Jones completing the engine-room as Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch all drop out.
Mohamed Salah is pursuing further Premier League records and as Chelsea are his former club, he has extra reason to retain his place at Stamford Bridge. But it can be a new-look attack, with Diogo Jota returning to lead the line.
Deep down, I don't really see Federico Chiesa starting but sod it, I want to see the Italian get some game-time! A full Premier League debut and fifth top-flight appearance to automatically qualify for a winner's medal please, Arne.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold keeps his place at right-back with Conor Bradley only just back in training, but Kostas Tsimikas can return at left-back in place of Andy Robertson. Meanwhile, Jarell Quansah can complete the rotation by coming in for Ibrahima Konate at centre-back.
My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Jones; Salah, Elliott, Chiesa; Jota.