Liverpool XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

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·19 September 2025

Liverpool XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Arne Slot is facing big selection calls for the Merseyside derby at Anfield

Arne Slot faces a huge decision over whether to start Alexander Isak or Hugo Ekitike up front in against Everton at Anfield.

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Liverpool handed a debut to their £125million transfer Deadline Day signing in the 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, though Isak did not play the entire 90 minutes.

Slot has been keen to build up the striker’s fitness after he missed the entirety of pre-season as well as the first three Premier League games of the campaign with Newcastle prior to sealing a switch to Merseyside.

Speaking after the win over Atletico, Slot confirmed Isak will not play 90 minutes against Everton, but it remains to be seen if the Sweden international will make his league bow for Liverpool from the start.

Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai presents another selection headache for the Reds head coach ahead of the Merseyside derby.

Szoboszlai has impressed at right-back this season, scoring a stunning free-kick in the 1-0 win over Arsenal last month, but looked at home in his natural midfield role in midweek.

Dilemma: Dominik Szoboszlai

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With Alexis Mac Allister fit and rested, it could mean that the Liverpool No8 returns to defence with Jeremie Frimpong making way following his return from injury.

Curtis Jones remains a doubt after missing the last two games, but Milos Kerkez is pushing for a recall after a substitute role in the Champions League.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak

Doubts: Jones

Time and date: 12.30pm BST on Saturday, September 20, 2025

How to watch: TNT Sports

Venue: Anfield