The Six Reasons That Liverpool Will Beat Chelsea

4) Liverpool’s freshness

Liverpool played a weakened side against Real Madrid, a decision which has been analysed more for its ethics than its practicality in the aftermath of their loss. It is today that we really find out if the gamble paid off, with Liverpool also having had an extra day’s rest over Chelsea. The Reds must exploit this by keeping the pressure up as the second half progresses, and not letting Chelsea dominate possession.