Overview
Liverpool have enjoyed a dream start under new manager Arne Slot, but their most recent 3-3 draw with Newcastle exposed some weaknesses in their defence with Konate missing through injury.
The "Red Brigade" will need to make adjustments for the rest of the season. Remember, Mohamed Salah, in his 30s, will find it difficult to maintain his form for a long time.
With all 5 wins in the Champions League, Liverpool can completely save their energy for the remaining 3 matches. They need to focus on the most stressful period in the domestic arena.
A win over Everton would help Slot's side solidify their position at the top of the table ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal.
Meanwhile, right after the 0-4 defeat against Man United, Everton had an impressive 4-0 victory over Wolves in round 14. Not only 3 points, this victory also helped them regain confidence in the fierce relegation battle.
However, facing Liverpool at this time is almost too much for Everton. In fact, the Merseyside derby has not been a balanced match for many years.
In the last 30 meetings, Everton have only won 2 matches against Liverpool. Despite winning 2-0 at Goodison Park in the second leg last season, few people can believe that Everton will do the same against Liverpool at the present time.
Human resources situation
Everton are still without summer signings Tim Iroegbunam and James Garner, but striker Armando Broja returned from the bench against Wolves.
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister will miss out after picking up five yellow cards. Defenders Connor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate and Kostas Tsimikas remain sidelined, while the game could also come too soon for Alisson, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa.
Expected lineup:
Everton: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Doucoure, Gueye, Mangala, McNeil, Ndiaye, Calvert-Lewin.
Liverpool: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Jones, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Salah, Diaz.
The match between Everton and Liverpool takes place at 7:30 p.m. on December 7 (Vietnam time).
