14 players set to miss Liverpool vs Chelsea as Arne Slot confirms double boost

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SportFootballLiverpool FC injuriesLiverpool host Chelsea at Anfield in Saturday's early kick-off in the Premier League, and both teams having injury issues to contend withMohamed Salah could be among as many as 14 players missing for either Liverpool or Chelsea in their Premier League clash.Ahead of Saturday's game – a 12.30pm kick-off at Anfield – Arne Slot has been handed a double injury boost with Alexander Isak and Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to be available. The Premier League’s UEFA ranking means that the top five will play in UEFA’s top competition for the second year in a row.READ MORE: Arne Slot provides Alexander Isak and Alisson updates as surprise Liverpool return on cardsREAD MORE: Arsenal set to overtake Liverpool and become English football’s richest clubChelsea, meanwhile, are down in ninth place and are fighting to play European football next season.

They are three points adrift of Brentford in seventh place.Both Liverpool and Chelsea have fairly long injury lists ahead of the meeting.Here’s a look at the players who could miss the game for both sides.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageLiverpoolThere is doubt about Mohamed Salah's availability, who is yet to return to training.

“Pedro Neto and [Alejandro] Garnacho are both carrying knocks, and it’s unlikely that they will be available,” McFarlane said.Fellow winger Estevao has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury. Jamie Gittens has not featured since January due to injury.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC injuriesChelsea FCBarclay's Premier LeagueMohamed SalahAlexander IsakAlisson