Jamie Carragher makes bold prediction between Chelsea and Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s advantage becomes clear

Red mist expected to descend over Stamford Bridge as Chelsea lock horns with Liverpool in west London as Moises Caicedo saga follows

Jamie Carragher has revealed who he thinks will come out on top when Chelsea lock horns at Liverpool this weekend. The Blues welcome the Reds to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as both clubs look to start the new Premier League season with three points on the board.

In each of the sides’ previous four meetings, it ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. However, the ex-Liverpool defender believes the deadlock will finally be broken in what should be a fiery affair as the Moises Caicedo transfer saga unfolds.

The Blues remain confident they can still sign the 21-year-old midfielder despite the Reds signing a £110m deal with Brighton. It is understood Caicedo is yet to agree a personal deal with Liverpool despite the Merseyside club preparing for his arrival at the AXA academy.

Although Chelsea are yet to make an improved offer to the Seagulls, they intend to do so as the Ecuador international considers a move to Stamford Bridge. Earlier in the summer he expressed his desire to join West Londoners, describing the club as “a very big, beautiful and historic team”.

In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Carragher claimed the off-field shenanigans could see Chelsea and Liverpool raise the bar. He said: “Last season Liverpool and Chelsea drew 0-0 twice.” Clubs were already regrouping and looking to the future.

“The fact that it’s a surprise if there are less than four goals on Sunday is an indication of where they’re going this season. My prediction is a high-scoring draw with the two busiest goalkeepers and in off the pitch.” The battle for Caicedo will only add to the intensity of the occasion.

“For Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Liverpool and Chelsea to become title contenders again, they need to be more active in the transfer market in the coming windows,” added Carragher.

“But no matter how much rebuilding and investment is needed for anyone following Manchester City, no one has more unfinished business in the Premier League than Pochettino, who is chasing the trophies that eluded him the first time around. ”

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Liverpool have seen £34million transfer blocked as Romeo Lavia move takes Chelsea twist

Liverpool are unlikely to sign Andre this summer.

Liverpool may have to wait until the January transfer window to sign Andre in midfield, even if they are now losing Romeo Lavia. Fluminense are refusing to lose Brazilian international Andre until the end of the Copa Libertadores season.

A 2-0 win against Argentinos Juniors on Tuesday night saw the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club progress to the quarter-finals of the South American Champions League. They will contest the two final stages on August 22-24 and August 29-31.

This means it could be too difficult for Liverpool to secure a deal before the window closes. The 22-year-old has a £34m release clause in his contract, but the Reds are facing a race against time to get the most precise details before the September 1 deadline.

This scenario also depends entirely on Fluminense also losing their quarter-final tie. Liverpool would do well not to pin all their hopes on it as victory would give them extremely short time to sign an alternative for the first six months of the year.

A move for Andre in January is more likely as Jurgen Klopp rebuilds his midfield. Although he may still need a new midfielder before then, otherwise Liverpool risk being short on numbers.

They have signed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister but have lost five first-team midfielders this summer, including captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who were regular starters last season.

Andre would be the long-term successor to Thiago Alcantara, whose contract expires in 2024. The one-capped Brazilian international comes across more as a controller with an impressive hitting range, like Thiago, than a ball-winner like Fabinho. .

Liverpool have been working on a deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton to replace Fabinho as the team’s number 6. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on Thursday that the Saints expected the Reds to meet their £50m price tag.

But Chelsea have now stolen with a £48m offer for the 19-year-old, including add-ons. Liverpool have turned down three offers for the Belgian, the latest at around £45m.

Southampton are refusing to cut the £50m valuation of the 19-year-old, who arrived from Manchester City just 12 months ago, to a high of £14m. However, Chelsea’s proposal could be enough to send Lavia to Stamford Bridge.

Missing out on the player after all his groundwork would be an embarrassing setback for Klopp’s side. Moreover, Chelsea are close to finalizing a deal for Moises Caicedo from Brighton for around £100million.

The Ecuadorian is another defensive-minded player admired by Liverpool despite being deemed far too expensive for the Merseyside side.