RW: Mohamed Salah
With the Egypt international cup tied for the Blues in Europe after having only arrived at Stamford Bridge from Basel in the January transfer window, the wide man will therefore definitely feature from the start at Anfield.
CM: Nemanja Matic
As with Salah, the Serb cannot play against Atletico on Wednesday, so making his inclusion against the Merseysiders on Sunday an absolute given.
CM: Frank Lampard
With the veteran Englishman having picked up a yellow card against Atleti in midweek that rules him out of the return leg of the Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, the 35-year-old will be certain to start Sunday’s encounter with Liverpool.
CM: John Obi Mikel
Another who picked up an untimely booking at the Calderon last Tuesday that now sees the Nigeria international suspended from the return encounter with Atletico next week, and so again confirming the holding midfielder’s place in the Chelsea starting lineup against the Reds this weekend.
LW: Andre Schurrle
The Germany international did not start last Tuesday’s encounter in the Spanish capital and so with fresh legs, expect the winger to be selected to begin this huge fixture on the left flank as one of five midfielders.