"They do not like playing against deep defences Maresca has often reacted with dismay when opponents switch to a back five to counter his carefully formulated plans and can be forgiven if they are edgy about hosting Everton on Saturday. David Moyes's side have just recorded clean sheets at Bournemouth and Manchester United. They will back themselves to neutralise Chelsea's attacking talents."
"After 250 goals in 420 appearances, Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup titles, plus numerous individual awards and records, is this the day Mohamed Salah says goodbye to Liverpool? Will he even get the opportunity? Arne Slot's side are unbeaten in the four games since Salah was dropped. In his now infamous interview at Elland Road, Salah claimed he had asked his parents to join him at Anfield on Saturday when he will bid farewell to Liverpool fans before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations."
Chelsea have drawn with Arsenal after going down to ten men and have beaten Barcelona, Liverpool and Tottenham, yet dropped points against several smaller sides including Atalanta, Brentford and Sunderland. Winning against teams that sit deep remains a problem under Enzo Maresca, whose tactics can be frustrated when opponents switch to a back five. Everton arrive with recent clean sheets and confidence after results at Bournemouth and Manchester United. Mohamed Salah has 250 goals in 420 appearances and many titles, but his omission from the team has coincided with Liverpool winning four games, and his public remarks about a farewell have intensified tensions.
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