Liverpool vs. Chelsea: Team News, Preview, Live-Stream, TV Info

Jurgen Klopp is experiencing a critical period in his tenure at Liverpool, and his Reds host Premier League leaders Chelsea at Anfield on Tuesday.

The Merseyside giants crashed out of both domestic cup competitions in quick succession, severely affecting their chances of winning silverware this term.

Liverpool have slipped to fourth place in the table as they have capitulated, and they need to beat the Blues as Manchester City play catch-up in the shadows.

Here is how you can watch the glamour fixture.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 31

Time: 8 p.m. GMT/ 3 p.m. ET

Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England

TV: NBC

Stream: NBC Sports

Preview 

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It is amazing how quickly it has gone wrong for Klopp. The German has watched his team collapse in recent weeks, and his rotation policy has seriously backfired in the cup competitions.

Liverpool must get back on track or the season threatens to be a huge disappointment after incredible optimism from supporters.

Klopp will be pleased to welcome Sadio Mane back into the fold after international duty, and the club have sent a private jet to collect the attacker in the hope he will be ready to face Antonio Conte's team, according to Phil McNulty of BBC Sport. The Reds have only won one game since Mane left for Africa Cup of Nations duty at the start of January, and the attack has appeared impotent in his absence.

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One missing player should not destroy equilibrium, but Mane has been key to Liverpool's best form this season.

The 24-year-old Senegal international has nine goals in 19 Premier League appearances and has become a cult hero on the Kop.

Chelsea briefly suffered a torrid time in January because of speculation over star striker Diego Costa's future, but Conte told BBC Sport on Jan. 22 that the episode is now closed.

"In this situation, I told always the truth," Conte said. "I am happy for [Costa] and to finish this speculation. He played and played very well. A lot of people asked me about his form, his attitude, and I said I took the best decision for the team. I think I made the best decision after this performance [against Hull City]."

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Costa has been key to Chelsea's recovery this season, and thoughts of losing the Spain international could have damaged the club's title aspirations. The player is likely to start at Anfield, and with Liverpool's defence in dire straits, the Chelsea hitman will fill his boots.

Liverpool have always given Chelsea incredible games over the years, but with their form sinking, Chelsea could walk away with the three points with little fuss.