Chelsea host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge this evening with injury problems stacking up for both sides ahead of kick-off.

The Blues have stuttered as of late having picked up just one point in the Premier League since 30 August.

Enzo Maresca is dealing with a crisis at the back with four of his options at centre-half unavailable. Levi Colwill is a long-term absentee with Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana ruled out until after the international break.

To make matters worse, Trevoh Chalobah, one of Chelsea’s best players so far this term, will serve a one-match suspension following his red card in last week’s defeat to Brighton.

It leaves Maresca with the options of 19-year-old Josh Acheampong and Benoit Badiashile at the back.

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Andrey Santos meanwhile is another who will miss the visit of the champions after a knock picked up in training earlier this week.

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