Chelsea take on Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday as both teams are on the hunt for a needed three points to thrust themselves back into the top four picture. Injuries have plagued both sides for much of the season with Raheem Sterling and Reece James as two key absentees for the Blues, while Klopp is still without Virgil van Dijk and Luiz Diaz among many others.
If a winner is decided in the contest that team will move up to 31 points and closer to Newcastle who currently occupy fourth position. Due to recent results and injuries, Chelsea have been active in the transfer market once again, confirming the arrival of Noni Madueke on Friday evening from PSV.
His former team-mate in the Netherlands Cody Gakpo sealed a winter move to the Reds and starts his fourth game for the club, with the 23-year-old yet to register a goal or an assist.
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Both managers are facing significant criticism from outside sources and ahead of the contest the pair shared a few words before their respective teams go to battle for 90 minutes.
With Klopp conducting his usual pre-match ritual of intently watching the oppositions warm-up, Potter strode onto the pitch in the direction of his fellow manager, with the duo then sharing a big hug before engaging in conversation in the centre circle.
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