The 3 key battles as Liverpool host Chelsea in the Premier League

Jordan Henderson vs N’Golo Kante

Jordan Henderson ran the show when these two sides met back in September, and topped it off with a spectacular strike in a 2-1 win for Klopp’s men at Stamford Bridge.

However, Chelsea were still finding their way under new boss Conte back then and are a completely different proposition now, which will make it more difficult for the England international to dominate the midfield once again.

Especially as he’ll come up against France’s N’Golo Kante on Tuesday, a player who has continued the form that helped Leicester win the title last season at Chelsea this term.

The 25-year-old is arguably the best in the Premier League at breaking play up in the midfield through tackles and interceptions, while also keeping things simple when on the ball and looking to go forward more than before.

Nonetheless, Kante struggled to do what he does best against the Reds last time out such was Henderson’s energy on the other side, yet you could argue that as Kante has improved since then, Henderson has tailed off a bit in recent weeks.

Regardless, this battle will be crucial in determining the outcome of Tuesday’s match.