Ekun Samuel, 16 September 2016
Chelsea faces Liverpool at Stamford Bridge this evening hoping to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Swasea at Liberty Stadium last Saturday. Meanwhile Liverpool are on fire as they go into the game after a comfortable 4-1 victory over League Champions Leicester same last Saturday evening. Liverpool currently trail Chelsea by three points after an overwhelming victory over Leicester City last Saturday.
Jurgen Klopp so far as mutual respect for Conte describing him as the Pep Guardiola of Chelsea, and has backed him to do well with Chelsea this season, acknowledging his high intensity football and winning mentality.
Antonio Conte speaking to SkySport has label Liverpool the worst team to play against as he says; It will be a very tough game because at this moment Liverpool are in a very good shape and we must pay great attention. I consider Liverpool the worst team to play now and I repeat, we must pay great attention and prepare the game in the right way, but it will be a good game.
Chelsea were the first team Jurgen Klopp won last season at Stamford Bridge when the Bridge became a crumbling edifice last season, after taking charge half way through the season. Chelsea are yet to lose a game this season season, recording three victories in four League matches.
SkySport Pundit Theirry Henry speaking with Conte whom he once played along briefly during his time at Juventus 1999, ask the Italian;
HENRY: People cannot stop talking about you on the touchline kicking every ball and I like that about you…
CONTE: When I became a manager, my enthusiasm became more because when you have the possibility to waste your energy and show your passion during the game, it is good.
But when it is impossible to waste your energy and stay on the bench and watch the game tensely, it is very difficult,
But for me, it is normal to show that passion and sometimes it happens when we score a goal at the end and you win a fantastic game, like against Spain, I show my passion, but I am myself.
_Chelsea vs Liverpool_
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*_Head to Head_*
Stats(Last 6 matches):
ICC 28-07-2016 FT 1Chelsea 1 : 0 Liverpool
EPL 11-05-2016 FT Liverpool 1 : 1 Chelsea
EPL 31-10-2015 FT Chelsea 1 : 3 Liverpool
EPL 10-05-2015 FT Chelsea 1 : 1 Liverpool
EFLC 27-01-2015 AET Chelsea *1 : 0 Liverpool
EFLC 20-01-2015 FT Liverpool 1 : 1 Chelsea
*_Chelsea_*
*_Total goals scored_*: 9
Average goals per game: 2.25
Total goals conceded: 4
Total yellow cards:: 14
*Chelsea injuries/ doubts* : Zouma, Van Ginkel and John Terry (Out)
*_Liverpool_*
Total goals scored: 9
Average goals per game: 2.25
Total goals conceded: 7
Total yellow cards:: 10
*_Match Facts:_*
*There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Chelsea’s last 10 games (Premier League)
*Chelsea have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Liverpool in all competitions
*Chelsea are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 home matches (Premier League
*Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches (Premier League
*Chelsea are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Liverpool in all competitions
Players to watch : Diego Costa & Sadio Mane
