Chelsea Confirmed Lineup vs Liverpool: Conte retains 3-5-2 and Giroud for crunch clash

Antonio Conte has opted to retain Olivier Giroud up top in a 3-5-2 formation as Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Thibaut Courtois will be looking to bring his A-game in front of goal, with Liverpool’s attack likely to test the Belgian. Conte’s decision to retain the 3-5-2 formation could come under the scanner in the post-match analysis, especially with Eden Hazard being clubbed up top with Olivier Giroud, which might just restrict Chelsea’s movement and the Belgian’s effect during the match.

There is no place for the in-form Emerson Palmieri in the starting lineup, though, with Marcos Alonso returning to the side after serving his three-match ban.

Antonio Conte has opted to retain Olivier Giroud up top in a 3-5-2 formation as Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Thibaut Courtois will be looking to bring his A-game in front of goal, with Liverpool’s attack likely to test the Belgian. Conte’s decision to retain the 3-5-2 formation could come under the scanner in the post-match analysis, especially with Eden Hazard being clubbed up top with Olivier Giroud, which might just restrict Chelsea’s movement and the Belgian’s effect during the match.

There is no place for the in-form Emerson Palmieri in the starting lineup, though, with Marcos Alonso returning to the side after serving his three-match ban.