Chelsea team news: Latest on Reece James, Levi Colwill and more ahead of Liverpool clash

Chelsea team news: Latest on Reece James, Levi Colwill and more ahead of Liverpool clash Chelsea concerns grow before Liverpool test Chelsea travel to Liverpool this weekend carrying more than poor form into one of the toughest fixtures in the Premier League calendar. Injuries, fitness doubts and fading confidence have combined to leave Calum McFarlane facing difficult decisions before the meeting at Anfield. The London club have slipped alarmingly after six consecutive league defeats, a sequence which has damaged hopes of securing European football next season.

With Liverpool chasing a crucial result of their own, the match arrives with pressure mounting on both sides. Speaking in his pre-match briefing, McFarlane attempted to strike a balance between caution and optimism as he addressed the growing injury list. His update offered encouragement in some areas but concern in others.

“We’ve got a few lads returning, so Levi’s trained another full week again, Reece as well, so yeah, looking promising,” the Chelsea interim head coach explained. “We’ve still got another session, they both trained fully today, so we’re hopeful. ” Those words will be welcomed by Chelsea supporters desperate for defensive stability.

Levi Colwill and Reece James have both endured frustrating fitness problems this season and their possible return could transform the shape and composure of the side against Liverpool. Photo: IMAGO Liverpool wait on key fitness calls Liverpool are wrestling with injury uncertainty of their own before the weekend showdown. Training sessions at Kirkby have been watched closely after several high-profile absences raised concerns among supporters.