Chelsea journalist Simon Phillips, who claims that Dias has now emerged as a genuine centre-back target for the Blues. Chelsea. lost Thiago Silva on a free transfer during the sum

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Nicolas Jackson netted Chelsea’s equaliser shortly after half time. But Liverpool retook the lead three minutes later through Curtis Jones, while Sanchez faced criticism for his inability to smother the midfielder’s effort from close range.

Chelsea may have lost against league-leaders Liverpool on Sunday, failing to win at Anfield for the ninth time in the last ten years, but head coach Enzo Maresca seemed to suggest afterwards that if we can keep playing like we did, we will have plenty of wins to show for our efforts in the future.

The two clubs suffered a caustic relationship after Jose Mourinho claimed the Reds scored a “ghost goal” in the 2005 Champions League semi-final against Rafa Benitez’s side. The Reds enjoyed more success in Europe back then while the Blues won more trophies at home.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits he was ‘afraid’ of Reece James and Romeo Lavia getting injured in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Mohamed Salah produced a goal and assist as Arne Slot’s side secured all three points against the Blues to move back to the top of the Premier League table.

Enzo Fernandez was benched for Chelsea's defeat to Liverpool, and Romeo Lavia impressed during his time on the pitch.