Jurgen Klopp surprisingly left Sadio Mane out of the starting line-up for the clash against the Premier League champions.
Klopp insists the Reds were not given permission by referee Michael Oliver to bring on Adam Lallana and criticised Chelsea for what he believed to be an overly defensive set-up.
Daniel Sturridge and Emre Can must be convinced into staying at Liverpool, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.
Alberto Moreno was replaced in the second half in Liverpool's Champions League draw against Sevilla, after the left-back was at fault for the Spanish side's two of the goals.
Joel Matip missed Liverpool's win over Southampton and their draw against Sevilla with a thigh injury sustained last week.
Roma are ready to listen to offers of £22m for left-back Emerson Palmieri, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing him.
Around 30 scouts reportedly attended Stevenage's Checkatrade Trophy tie with Brighton earlier this month to watch Wilmot.
Klopp admits his side took the foot of the gas as they relinquished a three-goal lead against Sevilla.
Sturridge is a bit-part player under Jurgen Klopp and has been heavily linked with a move away from Merseyside.
After being 3-0 down at half-time against Liverpool, Eduardo Berizzo inspired Sevilla to comeback as the tie at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan ended in a 3-3 draw.
Firmino and Mane handed the Reds a 3-0 lead but the Andalusians incredibly clawed back a draw.
Kuyt backed compatriot Van Dijk to thrive under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool if he ends up moving to Anfield in January.
Salah surpassed Robbie Fowler's eight goals record in 12 Premier League appearances for Liverpool with a brace against Southampton.
Ryan Babel, who joined Liverpool in the summer of 2007, says he would relish the opportunity to play under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Sturridge's camp is hoping that the Reds will let him go without any hue and cry with a loan deal also on the agenda for the England international.
Adam Lallana is in contention to make his first appearance of the season for Liverpool against Sevilla on Tuesday, but Jurgen Klopp insists the club will be cautious.
New Sunderland boss Chris Coleman will try to sign Danny Ward and Ben Woodburn from Liverpool in the January transfer window.
Sturridge is seeking a move out of Liverpool for more game time as he wants to make the England squad for the World Cup.
Liverpool play their Champions League game away to Sevilla 24 hours ahead of Chelsea, who face a 5,800-mile round-trip to Azerbaijan.
Joel Matip's chances of featuring against Southampton has suffered a blow after the former Schalke defender's latest thigh injury.
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino recently suggested Van Dijk could be sold in January but Klopp was not interested in discussing the prospect.
Lallana has returned to first-team training after recovering from a thigh problem but Klopp insists he will not rush the England international.