Six Chelsea changes for Liverpool as Xabi Alonso tasks Estevao with Cole Palmer challenge

Football London's Jake Stokes outlines a predicted Chelsea lineup featuring six changes against Liverpool, with Estevao Willian expected to step into Cole Palmer's creative role following the latter's red card. Chelsea visit Anfield on Wednesday night aiming to rebound after dropping out of the Premier League top four following a defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Manager Alonso has confirmed that 21-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders will start despite an error against Tottenham. Stokes suggests further rotational changes, including Wesley Fofana replacing Josh Acheampong in defense and a midfield pairing of Valentin Barco and Romeo Lavia to manage player fitness ahead of a weekend fixture against Manchester United.