Liverpool and Chelsea meet in the first all-English UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Kick-off: Wednesday, August 14, 21:00 (CET)
Stadium: Besiktas Park, Istanbul
Referee: Stephanie Frappart (The first female referee to take charge of the final of a UEFA competition)
The match pits last season's UCL champions Liverpool against last season's UEL winners Chelsea.
What changes will both sides make and how will they approach the game? We look at the key points around the blockbuster clash in Istanbul...
Will Liverpool rotate?
Last season's success has meant a busy start to the season for Liverpool.
Having played in the Community Shield, the Reds then opened the Premier League season on Friday Night Football against Norwich. Their trip to Istanbul is followed by a Premier League match at Southampton at 3pm on Saturday.
Istanbul holds fond memories for Liverpool after their memorable Champions League victory in 2005.
They have also fared well against English sides in Europe in recent years, having gone unbeaten against Premier League teams in six matches since a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final in 2009.
Will Chelsea bounce back?
"A reality check" was how Lampard described Chelsea's 4-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Chelsea had chances to score - hitting the woodwork twice - but were undone on the counter-attack in the second half, leading to questions about Lampard's team selection and approach.
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said Lampard's side were "too soft" and "not aggressive" enough while Paul Merson suggested the pressure is now on.
Lampard has played in two European Super Cups with Chelsea and was on the losing side on both occasions in 2012 and 2013. He says it is a competition the club is "desperate" to win.
Possible line-ups
Liverpool:
Alisson has been ruled for a number of weeks with a calf injury sustained in Liverpool opener. Summer signing Adrian will deputise.
Chelsea:
Kante picked up a small injury in Sunday's defeat to United and needs further assessment.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea
Christopher_Robin
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Lampard vs Solskjær = 0:4 Lampard vs Klopp = 0:?
Cimadelopt
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i want Chelsea to win it badly. but i know that won't be happening. How can chealsea fans even thinking that they can win??? First of all , chealsea don't have their best player hazard. 2nd , chealsea have the most unexperience coach lamperd in epl. 3rd of all there defense is nowhere near Liverpool. chealsea fans please don't want today's match. don't be live insulted. you don't even win against man u , how can u even think of winning against Liverpool. hahaha.
Locclopry
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I love Chelsea man whether win or lose!!!!! GO CHELSEA!! Am behind you, and i never lose hope
lingesh
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Emmzz
73
I think Chelsea will take the Day if they improve on the defence and if they attack more and believe in them selves
Ribin24
68
Klopp needs to prove that last season was not a wonder for Liverpool. Lampard needs to prove that he have the ability to lead Chelsea very well. The match in Istanbul is very much important for both of them. So today's match will be a entertaining one. It's again an all English Final in Europe. It's Red🔴 vs Blue🔵
indneymar
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after manu defeated Chelsea you all were considering chelsea as a weak side but i am saying you, liverpool will face a tough opponent and we will having a good match and Chelsea also can win mark my word. GO BLUE GO🔵
Don-Ezak
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It’s time for Lampard to make a come back. If he wins against Liverpool tonight or even come close, the insult of MNU 4:0 will atleast reduce. The
Wauabditz
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Chelsea Xl to face Liverpool on Super Cup Lampard need to change Azpilicuate to play Central defend along side A Christensen just allow Zapacosta to play the right wing-back while Emerson and Alonso taking left wingback, As we all know that Antoni R he is not yet ready to play 90mints as well Willian both not yet ready for 90mints and Ross Barkley needs to start on the bench Mason Mount to play role 10 behind Oliver Giroud as Tommy Abraham starts on the bench and let Pulisic start right winger and Pedro on the left winger. Zouma need to start on the bench
SINGAM23
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Liverpudlians, how i feel 🕺
SingamFootball
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Liverpudlians, how i feel 🕺
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SingamFootball
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Liverpudlians, how i feel 🕺
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