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Liverpool
Reina - The Spaniard will be hoping to put on a good display against Chelsea, but must maintain his concentration throughout the entire minutes. Reina has the ability to commence counterattacks with his precise kick-outs, but often commits one too many mistakes.
Skrtel - After putting on an average display in the 1-0 loss to Fulham, the Slovak will be keen to show a great improvement in what is expected to be a hotly-contested affair. If there's one player in the Liverpool squad that can stop Drogba's aerial threat it's certainly this guy.
Agger - The tall Dane returns to the starting XI after missing the defeat to Fulham, and his defensive strength will be crucial for Liverpool's chances at winning the FA Cup. The Reds will rely on his ball interception skills to break down opposing attacks.
Enrique - The former Newcastle United man has become a key player for the side at left back, and could be considered somewhat of a versatile player, as not only can he also play in the midfield, but in April he kept a clean sheet when defending the Liverpool goal, following the dismissal of fellow Spaniard Reina. With Reina's poor disciplinary record, will Enrique be called upon once again?
Johnson - Formerly of Chelsea, Johnson knows the Blues inside out and will be hoping to produce a good performance against them, especially because they never really had any confidence in him. A strong dribbler, Johnson will be hoping to create attacks from nothing on the right flank.
Gerrard - The skipper has returned to top form in recent weeks, and has linked up well with Suarez in the Liverpool attacking third (something which has created loads of goal-scoring opportunities for the Reds). Due to this, the two-time FA Cup winner will be confident of making it three on Saturday. Much of Liverpool's chances lie on the shoulders of the England international.
Spearing - Was by far Liverpool's worst player in the defeat to Fulham, as not only did he misplace loads of passes, but he also committed numerous fouls. According to reports he could be replaced by Shelvey or Bellamy for the clash.
Henderson - The right midfielder has not always been a starter for the Reds this season, but has been quite consistent in recent games, and will likely feature from the kick-off. His precise crossing could be of great benefit to Liverpool, and in particular for their hungry attackers.
Downing - Like Henderson, Downing hasn't started that regularly this season, but when on the field he always adds a key element to the side, as was the case in the League Cup final, when he put on a man-of-the-match performance to lead Liverpool to a penalty shoot-out victory over Cardiff City.
Carroll - Often considered a liability for the Reds, Carroll has produced some good soccer in recent weeks, with two goals in his last four games. He will be looking to use his height to unsettle the Chelsea defence, and while he can score headers from set-plays he also has the ability to bring down key balls for the likes of strike-partner Suarez.
Suarez - Having scored a superb hat-trick in his last game against Norwich, there's no doubt that the Uruguayan is Liverpool's main danger man. He boasts such enormous talent that he could decide the game virtually on his own. But an often fiery Suarez must keep his cool at all moments, and not allow the Chelsea defence to provoke him.
