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Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior, Roberto De Zerbi, Cesc Fabregas and Enzo Maresca's potential successors - ranked

We're only halfway through the season but Chelsea are looking for a new manager, after parting company with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day....

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Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior, Roberto De Zerbi, Cesc Fabregas and Enzo Maresca's potential successors - ranked

Florian Wirtz - Not 100-percent fit Wirtz has been dealing with a hamstring issue and only went 66 minutes in the 0-0 draw against Leeds on Thursday, according to manager Arne Slot. "Two days after the [Wolves] game...

Impact Given that Wirtz wasn't training, it was a bit of a surprise that he still started Thursday. Nevertheless, he's started three straight matches, showing a bit more life with a bigger role in the attack, totaling eight shots and seven chances created in that period. However, with Cody Gakpo back from his injury, there will be more competition for starts and minutes in the coming weeks.

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Alisson - Two saves for draw Alisson recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Leeds United.

Impact Alisson stopped the only two shots he faced during Thursday's draw, earning the clean sheet. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last eight and the defense in front of Alisson has seemingly found their footing, helping give him better clean sheet chances. He's still unlikely to ever face massive volume, so even a single goal allowed can sink his value week-to-week.

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Virgil Van Dijk - Three shots from center-back van Dijk had three shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact van Dijk did everything in his power throughout Thursday's match to try and earn the point, including popping up for three shots, though none of them troubled Lucas Perri's net. van Dijk is an excellent defender and has played a big role in Liverpool's run of eight unbeaten matches. He also has surprising offensive upside from center-back, making him one of the best central defenders in the league in most matches.

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Andy Robertson - Four crosses Robertson had four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Leeds United.

Impact Robertson continues to play a larger role than anticipated with Milos Kerkez failing to bed in with his new club immediately. Robertson is still a good left-back, but his days of pushing for double-digit goal contributions are in the past. He simply doesn't have the same final ball he once did. Robertson still has plenty of upside when he's given a place in the starting XI, though he's not a gamebreaker anymore.

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Curtis Jones - Single shot in start Jones registered one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact Jones got the start in holding midfield with Alexis Mac Allister falling to the bench Thursday. Jones has gotten more minutes of late, but hasn't been particularly efficient, at least going forward. This was his sixth start in a row in all competitions, seemingly beating Mac Allister out for a substantial role in recent weeks. Still, Jones has yet to tally a goal contribution in 17 Premier League appearances.

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Lucas Perri - Excellent for draw Perri had four saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Liverpool.

Impact Perri stopped all four shots he faced during Thursday's draw. The goalkeeper wasn't overly tested, especially considering how good Liverpool can be at Anfield. He made a few big stops and did plenty to earn the clean sheet and a man of the match award. Perri will likely face plenty of volume in the coming weeks despite the run of good form the club is in.

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