Following an entertaining encounter in the Carabao Cup third round, fans will be treated to another clash between Chelsea and Liverpool, this time at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, on Saturday.

The Blues emerged with a 2-1 victory to dump Jurgen Klopp’s side out of the domestic competition with Eden Hazard taking the plaudits after an incredible winning goal at Anfield.

Here, we look at the key tactics Klopp could employ to get the better of Maurizio Sarri this time.

Check out Chelsea’s key tactics here.

MARKING JORGINHO

Liverpool allowed Cesc Fabregas too much time and space during the first half of their defeat at Anfield. The Spaniard was able to dictate play and regularly got the attack moving by finding Cesar Azpilicueta on the touchline or playing a quick pass through to Ross Barkley between the lines.

Klopp ensured Fabinho got closer to the playmaker in the second period and it was effective as Liverpool were afforded two one-on-one scenarios with Willy Caballero, stemming from Chelsea’s mistakes as a result. Jorginho should start in that role this time around and the Reds must exert that sort of pressure on him.

 

THREAT IN BEHIND

Sadio Mane was the only representative of Liverpool’s famous front three who started in the cup clash. Daniel Sturridge and Xherdan Shaqiri are by no means sluggish, but the attack still lacked a bit of zip and movement in the absence of Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.

Chelsea employ a dangerously high line and Mane was able to get in behind on a number of occasions, but the threat could’ve been doubled had Salah been operating on the opposite flank as well. Firmino’s movement is equally crucial, though.

While Sturridge offers a different dimension in attack and is more of a goalscorer, the Brazilian has a knack for pulling defenders out of position and linking up play to get the best out of Mane and Salah.