It’s been a perfect start for both Chelsea and Liverpool. But now only one can remain perfect. Tuchel called it a “stress test”. Let the stress begin.

The head coach has made just one change from last weekend, with Kanté coming in for Kovačić.

Here we go.

Liverpool starting lineup (4-3-3):
Alisson | Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold | Elliott, Henderson, Fabinho | Mané, Firmino, Salah

Substitutes from: Kelleher, Konaté, Thiago, Keïta, Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Jota, Tsimikas

Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-3):
Mendy | Rüdiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta (c) | Alonso, Kanté, Jorginho, James | Havertz, Lukaku, Mount

Substitutes from: Arrizabalaga, Chilwell, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Kovačić, Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech, Werner

Date / Time: Saturday, August 28, 2021, 17.30 BST; 12:30pm EDT; 10pm IST
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
Referee: Anthony Taylor (on pitch); Chris Kavanagh (VAR)

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