Chelsea fans side with one Blues star over another for crucial fixtures

Judging by comments from a section of Chelsea fans on social media, Blues supporters are siding with one star of their team over another historically important player. With a crucial set of matches impending, Enzo Maresca must certainly make the right call here. The defence is still not wholly solid, so which full back will make the west London outfit's starting lineup versus Liverpool? Will it be in-form Malo Gusto or injury-plagued club captain Reece James?

In addition to looking at that matter, there is another selection story which caught our eye. But this time we examine the status of the Reds squad. Boss of the Merseysiders, Arne Slot, provided the press fitness news for his LFC roster. The Dutchman spoke of a 'few issues' currently plaguing some of his men. Will standout goalkeeper Alisson Becker play versus the English capital side? Updates on Alexis Mac Allister, Kostas Tsimikas as well as Wataru Endo also emerged.

Liverpool receive injury blow confirmation ahead of significant Chelsea game

Unfortunately for Liverpool they will be without No.1 'keeper Alisson for the Blues contest. Even before Slot verified reports circulating over the previous fortnight, many presumed the Brazil international would miss the match. The Reds boss actually predicted this outcome himself straight after the Crystal Palace match in which the player was injured.

And this news may be very telling for the visitors to Anfield, along with being potentially damaging for the hosts. Some people consider Alisson to be pretty much the best goalie on the planet. I don't think that is an outlandish view; in my opinion, several stoppers compete for that contemporary accolade.

Elsewhere, Slot shared further information about his Reds. Mac Allister, an intelligent, adroit and technical midfielder, should be available. He featured for his country, Argentina, during the recent break.

Though there will be a test for the Argentine, not to mention Tsimikas. The left back was suffering from illness of late, it has been reported. Meanwhile Slot is apparently 'sweating on the fitness' of anchor man Endo too.

Malo Gusto the new fan favourite now he's out of Reece James' shadow?

Gusto probably deserves to reclaim his place in the CFC XI when fully fit. But that is just this The Pride of London writer's verdict. I am, admittedly, also a big admirer of James. Although selecting on form is an undeniably wise notion. But what do Chelsea supporters think?