Fernando Torres is in the starting XI for Chelsea, who look set to go with a different style 4-3-3 than the one employed for most of this season. Nicolas Anelka stays in the team and could sit-in behind Torres and Didier Drogba, helping to link the Frank Lampard and Michael Essien with what Blues supporters hope will become a dynamic goal scoring duo.
Chelsea FC Vs. Liverpool FC, Lineups: Fernando Torres In, Reds Set To Start Three In Central Defense
For Liverpool, the experiment of three central defenders rolled-out mid-week looks set to be employed again. Jamie Carragher, back in the team, could be teamed with Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger at the back, with Martin Kelly (right) and Glen Johnson as wing backs. Dirk Kuyt looks again set to be deployed as the only out-and-out attacker, with Maxi Rodríguez's inclusion (for Fabio Aurelio) the only change in the midfield Kenny Dalglish chose mid-week.
Chelsea, Starting XI: Petr Cech - José Bosingwa, Branislav Ivanovic, John Terry, Ashley Cole - John Mikel Obi, Michael Essien, Frank Lampard - Nicolas Anelka, Didier Drogba Fernando Torres; Subs: Florent Malouda, Paulo Ferreira, Salomon Kalou, David Luiz, Jacopo Sala, Josh McEachran, Ross Turnbull
Liverpool, Starting XI: Pepe Reina - Martin Kelly, Jamie Carragher, Martin Skrtel, Daniel Agger, Glen Johnson - Maxi Rodriguez, Lucas Leiva, Raul Miereles, Steven Gerrard - Dirk Kuyt; Subs: Fabio Aurelio, Christian Paulsen, David N'Gog, Milan Jovanovic, Luis Suarez, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Peter Gulacsi
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