Champions League Preview
Liverpool vs Chelsea kick off the first of the two Champions League semi finals with the winners booking a trip to Moscow for the finals.
Will Rafa Benitez continue his midas touch of Europe and crush Chelsea Champions league dreams for the third time in four years or will Avram Grant do what Jose Mourinho could not do and that is lead Chelsea to a Champions League final?
The major change between 2005 and 2007 will be that Chelsea travel to Anfield for the first leg before the second and deciding leg is played at Stanford bridge. That should tilt the advantage to Chelsea since their mindset will be keep the game close at Anfield, score an away goal and take care of business at home.
Both teams have some injury concerns going into this game with Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard neck being cleared to play and Chelsea Didier Drogba is doubtful with a bad knee.
The last two goals Chelsea have scored two goals, both by Michael Essien who is suspended for this contest. If Drogba doesn’t play and Nicolas Anelka can’t fill in the void, look for the Liverpool faithful to propel the Reds to victory.
Sinnacle Prediction Liverpool 2-0