Chelsea face their toughest away game of the season so far on Sunday afternoon as they travel to Liverpool.

Anfield plays host as the Reds entertain the in first versus fourth. Enzo Maresca, though, who won the Premier League's Manager of the Month award for September, will have to do it without two key defenders in and , who are both serving a one-match ban after accumulating five yellow cards already this season.

So, what sort of team will choose at Anfield, one of the most difficult stadiums to get a result from in the Premier League? Below, football.london's panel of Chelsea writers debate what they would do...

It's a huge clash for Chelsea this weekend, make no mistake. While there are a few issues due to suspension, I think much of the team will pick itself based on recent performances.

In goal, starts. There have been some issues this season, but with 's injury on international duty, it's an easy choice.

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In defence is where the issues lie for Maresca. While has returned to first-team training, there's no way he should be thrown straight into the squad. starts at right-back, with replacing the suspended Fofana as the right-sided centre-back.

the man to partner Tosin at the centre of defence. is the obvious choice to come in at left-back.

In midfield, despite their long flights home from international duty this week, and start. And they're joined by an attacking trio of , and .

While has impressed so far this season, I think up against I'd fancy to cause some more issues with his link-up play, so he starts.

Joe's XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Tosin, Veiga; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Nkunku.

Sanchez gets the nod in goal while the back four almost picks itself due to the double suspension of Fofana and Cucurella. Tosin comes in to partner Colwill, while Veiga replaces Cucurella and Gusto keeps his spot at right-back.

In midfield, there might be a temptation to put in due to the level of opposition. However, I do not think he will throw the Belgian into a game like this with such few minutes on the pitch in recent weeks. Caicedo and Fernandez to go again in the middle of the park.

Madueke on the right wing, Palmer in the No.10 role and on the left-hand side. There has been plenty of discussion among supporters about what they would do up front - Nkunku or Jackson? Personally, I think Jackson deserves to keep his place.

He caused Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate all kinds of problems when the two teams met at Stamford Bridge in the first weekend of the 2023/24 season. The Senegal international will be hoping to get the opportunity to do that again on Sunday.

Bobby's XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.