Anfield, Liverpool Jan 19, 2012; 15:00 GMT *** Liverpool FC will host Chelsea FC this Sunday whilst the battle for the European locations really heats up. Rafael Benitez will make an emotional return to his old team and is likely to obtain a warm reception from the Anfield loyal. But, all pleasantries is going to be left on the side-lines when kick-off whistle blows. Only 2 points split up Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham while Liverpool have been in search for their local competitors Everton. Three points out of this game can thus be imperative to each clubas hopes of achieving its aspirations. With Beniteza spectre emerging huge, this game will certainly be a real potboiler. Liverpool will soon be looking after two frustrating goalless attracts against West Ham and Reading to get back again to profitable ways. The Reds demonstrate contradictory form through the time which has led to them falling out in clumps of the competition for the Champions League locations. The jury is still on Brendan Rodgersa project and it is likely that Kopites must endure another period without Champions League baseball next year. The group has got just one gain so much against teams which sit above them in the group and Brendan Rodgers will soon be wanting to improve that this weekend. A gain is crucial for Liverpool also at the cost of these favorite former director. Chelsea too experienced a campaign after the heights of winning the Champions League. Roman Abramovic decorated the money over the summer benefiting from of the most truly effective skills such as Eden Hazard and Oscar. The Blues started off together of the concept favourites but have failed to live up to the expectations of fans. The sacking of Di Matteo and the appointment of a guy who after famously said heall never handle Chelsea didn't change their fortunes, Chelsea today remain 20 points behind the league leaders, are out of both domestic glasses and are dangerously near to finishing out of the top 4 for the 2nd straight season. Interim manager Benitez could hope they can string a work of wins till the finish of the season and safe Champions League qualification for Chelsea. A sterling job has been done by brendan Rodgersa medical team to keep accidents to a minimum this season. Joe Allen will skip the rest of the time after his neck function while Fabio Borini and Martin Kelly are near to returning to first team action. Raheem Sterling is still recuperating from his thigh injury and is unlikely to feature for the rest of the campaign. Rodgers can have a real choice headache ahead of this sport. His staff have failed to score in the last 2 suits and he will have to find a method to obtain the objectives flowing again without compromising on defensive stability. Liverpool have held a number of clean blankets this season but have been guilty of conceding gentle targets. With a gain vital to Liverpoolas dreams Rodgers will probably just do it with an attacking 4-3-3 formation at home against Chelsea. Liverpoolas defense should be unchanged from the previous game, however the form of Glen Johnson in recent weeks should be considered a reason for concern for Rodgers. Pepe Reina, who had a great sport against Reading, is certainly going to start out at purpose while Daniel Agger and Jamie Carragher will once again pair up at centre back and will be entrusted with keeping a star studded Chelsea attack at bay. Enrique and Johnson will supply the size down the flanks for Liverpool and will check out get forward at every opportunity. Lucas will be entrusted with the unenviable task of shackling Spanish genius Juan Mata. The former Valencia man is in his 2nd year with the team and has been around imperious form. Mata has been a great light in a disappointing period for The Blues and his nomination for the PFA Player Of The Entire Year award is thoroughly deserved. Gerrard will once again don the play-maker role for the side but will also have an essential defensive work to accomplish against Lampard and Ramirez. Benitezas teams are distinguished due to their pressing and Liverpoolas captain is impossible to be provided with enough time on the ball. Gerrard is impossible to break forward and expose the midfield in this sport. This season have been put in a string of good performances by henderson and his energy will undoubtedly be important to support Liverpool get a handle on the midfield. Henderson may perform the box to box midfielder position for Liverpool and can check out course opposition midfield runners like Ramirez though also joining in the attack at every possible chance. Coutinho has been excellent for Liverpool since his A 8.5 million go from Inter Milan. The Brazilian has made a number of attacking benefits for his part and has been relatively successful at pressing the ball high up the pitch. He'll start the left for Liverpool. Downing has devote a chain of constant shows and can provide the balance to the attack on the opposite flank. Category top scorer Luis Suarez will be the spearhead to the attack and will look to enhance get his tally after dark 30 objectives tag. Rodgers will teach his forward line to be mobile to get Chelsea defenders out of place and get in behind the protection. Sturridge probably will begin with the table with this game but might have an essential role as an alternative to play. The former Chelsea forward will soon be eager to score against his former club and his power and pace can come in handy against a tiring Chelsea defence. Rafa Benitez has a wonderful array of expertise at his disposal at Chelsea but has failed to get them doing as a unit through the length of the year. The Champions League profitable manager has most of his group match for the game but will probably skip Ashley Cole and Gary Cahill that are experiencing fit exercise. Marko Marin also misses out in this game because of leg injury while Romeu remains a long term injury absentee. Benitez favors a compact 4-2-3-1 formation and he's more likely to make use of the same against Liverpool and gain and try on the counter attack. Petr Cech begins at target for Chelsea and could have a busy time contrary to the likes of Suarez. Goals were scored two by john Terry in the London derby against Fulham nonetheless it wouldnat be shocking to see Benitez confining him to the table because of this game. Luiz appears certain to begin while Ivanovic may be shifted by Benitez back to centre back to counter the threat of Suarez. Azpilicueta will have play an important role keeping in mind Coutinho silent for this game while Ryan Bertrand will begin the opposite flank at left back. Both defenders are done moving forward and can look to join in the attacks. Lampard has been in fine form this season and Benitez is likely to use him as a holding midfielder. The Englishman has not been offered a new contract yet by his membership but going by new performances, Chelsea could do with some body of his experience in the side. Ramirez will play the part of a midfielder and will look link up with the Chelsea attacking quartet. Oscar, Mata and Hazard are likely to get starts against Liverpool and the trio will look to provide true incisiveness to the Chelsea attack. All three are very intelligent participants and have excellent positional attention in addition to wonderful method and ability on the ball. Liverpool defenders are likely to really have a torrid time contrary to the group who are likely to interchange and float into pockets of space all sport. Demba Ba will give the focal point to the attack for Chelsea and his power and endure play will be important in finding Chelseaas talented trio active in the attack. Demba Ba is a wonderful finisher and he is more likely to hide and possibilities that can come his way. Liverpool can hence have to find a way to identify the Senegalese striker. Liverpoolas top scorer has been abundant through the year but has recently gone 4 games without scoring. With Van Persie hot on his heels for the Golden Boot award Luis Suarez would likely come good in this sport. The Uruguayanas fighting spirit has seen him embroiled in many controversies but there can be no questions of his footballing potential. Suarez has risen up to the event on numerous occasions and Liverpool fans may once again be counting on him to score against Chelsea. Suarez has experienced imperious sort playing in the afalse 9a place and has the ability to find space in the tightest parts. Liverpoolas No. 7 will wander round the penalty area and can turn to dribble and web his way at night Chelsea defenders. Expect plenty of darting and nutmegs runs behind the defence from Suarez through the entire game. Purpose No. 30 might shortly be on the cards for the challenging forward. Since his big money transfer from Ligue 1, Eden Hazard has devote some continuous shows and has sporadically showed flashes of beauty for Chelsea. While much of the emphasis will be on Juan Mata, it is probably that Eden Hazard will have a crucial role to play in deciding the upshot of the match. Endowed with good speed, balance and dribbling capacity, Hazard will be a constant danger down the flanks and his volatility could help Chelsea uncover the Liverpool support. Risk can look to link up along with his other Chelsea team-mates and produce goal scoring opportunities. The gifted Belgian isn't afraid to simply take pictures from variety and might trouble Pepe Reina from beyond your penalty area. Liverpool and Chelsea will both be enthusiastic for this sport and will check out get maximum points. If the two clubs locked horns at Stamford Bridge, the stronger side was looked clearly by Chelsea but Liverpool could disappear with a place. Things may be put by the home advantage in favor for The Reds but Chelsea seem to have a lot of firepower. We will get a scoring attract this sport.
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