Nicolas Jackson, Axel Disasi and keeper Robert Sanchez make their Chelsea debuts in this afternoon’s game.
There is also a place in the Blues’ starting line-up for defender Levi Colwill – his first senior start for the club.
Sanchez plays in the absence of Kepa Arrizabalaga, who looks set to join Real Madrid on loan.
Mauricio Pochettino is fielding a 3-5-2 formation for his first Premier League match as Chelsea boss.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s attack-minded line-up includes debuts for summer signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Chelsea: Sanchez, Disasi, Colwill, Silva, James, Chilwell, Fernandez, Gallagher, Sterling, Chukwuemeka, Jackson
Subs: Bergstrom, Cucurella, Mudryk, Madueke, Ugochukwu, Santos, Gusto, Maatsen, Burstow
Liverpool: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Jota, Salah, Diaz
Subs: Kelleher, Gomez, Nunez, Jones, Elliott, Tsimikas, Matip, Doak, McConnell
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