Four Liverpool players who need a good performance against Chelsea

"To say that the spotlight has intensified on Liverpool over the past seven days is a vast understatement. From 7/7 wins in all competitions, albeit many in an unconvincing and often dramatic manner, to defeats against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, accompanied by calamity at the back and uncertainty going forward. £446 million spent on 7 arrivals and 6 key departures, chief creator Trent-Alexander-Arnold among them, ought to disrupt the championed 'Slot-ball' - for better or worse."

"A player whose future has been shrouded in uncertainty prior to the advent of the new season, Liverpool fans could be excused for thinking that Konate is no longer playing for the badge. Tenuous links with a move to Real Madrid coupled with a disastrous start to the season, have compounded the misery at Anfield of missing out on Marc Guehi's signature on deadline day."

"A joint best 21 chances created, equalled only by Jack Grealish should allay fears that Wirtz is the latest player to fall victim to his impossibly high price tag. But no goals or assists since his solitary contribution in August's Community Shield final would suggest otherwise. While there is no mistaking the German's confidence in progressing the ball, his decision-making in the final third indicates his lack of conviction. Wirtz is also a byproduct of an entirely"

Over one week Liverpool's results have swung between narrow, often dramatic wins and damaging defeats that exposed defensive calamities and attacking uncertainty. The club spent £446 million on seven arrivals while six key players departed, including chief creator Trent-Alexander-Arnold, a reshuffle likely to disrupt established patterns. A confident, assured performance against Chelsea would reduce mounting pressure. Ibrahima Konate faces scrutiny after links to Real Madrid and a poor start, with overconfidence on the ball undermining defensive stability. Florian Wirtz has created chances but lacks end-product and conviction in the final third despite evident confidence progressing play.

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