Liverpool XI vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Liverpool travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium today seeking a timely response to their European heartbreak.

The Reds suffered a devastating Champions League quarter-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Arne Slot’s side has now lost four of their last five competitive matches. Despite this slump, Liverpool remain in fifth place and chase a Champions League spot. A victory today would move them nine points clear of their local neighbours.

This fixture marks Liverpool’s first visit to Everton’s inaugural waterfront home in the Premier League. The Reds have won at 59 of the 61 grounds they have visited. Consequently, they could become the first team to win at 60 different Premier League stadia. However, their recent away record against top-half opposition is a significant cause for concern. They have won just three of their last 22 such away fixtures.

Liverpool team news

Arne Slot confirmed a devastating injury blow for summer signing Hugo Ekitiké this week. The Frenchman ruptured his Achilles tendon during the first half against PSG. Consequently, he will miss the remainder of the campaign for the Reds. Defender Joe Gomez is also ruled out after sustaining an injury on Tuesday. Slot offered a blunt “No” when asked if the versatile defender was available.

Alexander Isak is expected to lead the attack in the absence of Ekitiké. He aims to become the first Red since Sadio Mané to score home and away in a debut derby season. Florian Wirtz will once again be the primary creative spark for the visitors. Only Bruno Fernandes has created more chances in open play this season than Wirtz. He is the first Liverpool player to create 50+ chances in his debut year since Salah.

Giorgi Mamardashvili will start between the posts as Alisson Becker remains sidelined with injury. The backline will feature Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the defence. Furthermore, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones are likely to anchor the midfield today. Youngster Rio Ngumoha could keep his place on the wing to provide pace.

Liverpool have won their last two Premier League games against the Toffees at Anfield. They last won three consecutive Merseyside derbies in April 2017. However, defeat today would see them lose more than ten games in a single season. That would represent their worst losing tally since the 2014-15 campaign. Slot’s men must show mental resilience to navigate this difficult period of the season.

Liverpool predicted lineup

Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Isak

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League clash begins today at 14:00 BST.

How to watch Everton vs Liverpool?

The match is live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 13:00 BST.

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