Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has shared the latest on his squad’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated clash with Chelsea — and while one star is confirmed out, there’s encouraging news on two attacking options.At his pre-match press conference, the Dutchman addressed the situations of Alisson Becker, Hugo Ekitike, and Federico Chiesa.Alisson sidelinedThe Reds will travel to Stamford Bridge without first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring problem. Slot confirmed that the Brazilian will miss the Chelsea game and won’t be joining his national side either, with no exact timeline set for his recovery.The news comes as another setback for Liverpool, particularly after the goalkeeper’s crucial role in keeping the scoreline respectable during the recent defeat at Crystal Palace. Defensive frailties have already been under the spotlight, with pundits highlighting concerns about the backline’s stability.Positive signs for Ekitike and ChiesaWhile Alisson’s absence is a blow, there is optimism surrounding Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa. Both players, who were forced off during the Champions League loss to Galatasaray, have returned to training and will be assessed before the weekend.Slot revealed that Ekitike’s issue appeared to be cramp rather than a serious injury, meaning the French striker could be in contention against Chelsea. Chiesa, meanwhile, is also progressing well and could play a part if he comes through training without any setbacks.What it means for LiverpoolWith Alisson unavailable, Liverpool will need to rely on their backup goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge — a daunting task given Chelsea’s attacking firepower. However, the potential return of two attacking threats in Ekitike and Chiesa could provide the Reds with much-needed balance going into a decisive Premier League fixture.