Chelsea prepares a surprise for Liverpool: who will replace the injured Palmer.

According to The Sun: The CHELSEA team prepares for an important match against Liverpool this weekend, as head coach Enzo Maresca faces pressure due to his team's results.

The last three games in the Premier League have ended without wins for 'the Blues': they lost to Manchester United and Brighton, and drew with Brentford.

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Regarding tactics, SonSport notes that there are 'no special secrets' in Maresca's intentions: he plans to use a 3-2-5 formation with a square midfield. This should help the team defend against counterattacks better and create more opportunities in attack.

However, the absence of a creative player like Cole Palmer, who will miss 2-3 weeks, has impacted the 'Blues' game. The question is how to compensate for his absence. Experts believe Maresca should take a risk and field Esteve.

The 18-year-old player, despite his youth, has sufficient technical skills to maintain the team’s overall game scheme. He is capable of creating dangerous moments that could be decisive.

Expectations from the match

Liverpool is also not showing impressive play this season, winning matches mainly due to late goals or remarkable strikes. The Saturday match at Stamford Bridge will be a serious test for both teams and will show how they are progressing in the season.

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In the context of the unstable results of both teams, the match could be an important milestone in their development this season. It is crucial how each team will cope with the pressure and seize the chance to climb the league table. The upcoming meetings could be decisive for the coaches in determining their future strategy and lineup.