Liverpool get new kick-off time for crucial Chelsea visit - but it could change again
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool's important match with Chelsea will now take place at Anfield at 12.30pm on Saturday, May 9 - as things standLiverpool's crucial clash with Chelsea in the Premier League will now take place at Anfield at 12.30pm on Saturday, May 9.The Reds will host Chelsea next month in what is expected to be a huge game in the battle for Champions League qualification, with the fixture currently slated for the weekend's Saturday lunchtime spot.However, victory for Arne Slot's side in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain this month will see them welcome the Londers to Merseyside at the later time of 8pm on May 9.Progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League would see Liverpool in action against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the first leg at Anfield on Tuesday, April 28 before the away leg in either Spain or Germany on Wednesday, May 6.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThat means there would be 72 hours between kick-off times in the semi-final second leg and the visit from Liam Rosenior's side, which is a rule world governing body FIFA agreed to implement last summer.The fifth-placed Reds are currently a point above sixth-placed Chelsea in the race for the Champions League, with fifth position expected to be enough to secure qualification to the continent's most lucrative tournament next season.Liverpool only had around 62 hours between fixtures before the international break, when their 4-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday, March 18 was followed up by a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion for the 12.30pm slot on Saturday, March 21.The Reds, who lost that match 2-1, return to action this Saturday lunchtime when they are entertained by Manchester City in the quarter-final of the FA Cup before the trip to Paris for the first leg of their last-eight tie with the current Champions League holders.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCUEFA Champions LeagueChelsea FCBarclay's Premier League