class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Boasting a strong record against the Reds, Al Hain-Cole thinks the Frenchman could provide the key to unlock a tight encounter for Tuchel's men<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nLiverpool will need to dig deep for inspiration when they take on Chelsea at Anfield in Thursday\u2019s Premier League clash.<\/p>\n
The Reds have failed to score a single goal from open play in their last five matches on home turf and are up against a team that has only conceded twice in nine games under Thomas Tuchel.<\/p>\n
Mohamed Salah\u2019s penalty in the 4-1 defeat against Manchester City is the only goal Jurgen Klopp\u2019s men have scored at Anfield in 2021, with the Egyptian star leading the Premier League scoring charts with 17 goals.<\/p>\n
On target seven times in his last nine appearances, he is bet365\u2019s 3\/1 (4.00) favourite to open the scoring against his former club and priced at just at 5\/6 (1.83) to strike anytime.<\/p>\n
Sadio Mane has scored just five league goals in 21 games since his match-winning double in September\u2019s 2-0 reverse encounter at Stamford Bridge but he can be backed at 11\/8 (2.38) to get back among the goals here.<\/p>\n
Roberto Firmino had a much-needed confidence booster taken away when his deflected strike against Sheffield United went down as a Kean Bryan own goal on Monday, although he is available at 15\/8 (2.88) to leave no room for doubt by scoring against Chelsea for the third league game in four.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
With just 10 goals to their name in nine matches under their new manager, the Blues are also slightly lacking in cutting edge as they arrive on Merseyside.<\/p>\n
Having scored twice in his last four appearances, Olivier Giroud is their 5\/1 (6.00) favourite to break the deadlock and available at 6\/4 (2.50) to strike anytime.<\/p>\n