Liverpool have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points when they host Everton in tonight’s highly anticipated Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Arsenal’s midweek victory over Fulham narrowed the gap to nine points, but the Reds can restore their commanding advantage with a win in their game in hand against Sean Dyche’s side.
However, Jürgen Klopp—temporarily replaced by new head coach Arne Slot—has been forced into several changes. According to ESPN, First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker misses out after suffering a concussion while on international duty with Brazil. As a result, Caoimhin Kelleher steps in to take his place between the posts.
In defence, Curtis Jones is surprisingly named at right-back due to the continued absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Jarell Quansah drops to the bench following his start in the EFL Cup final defeat to Newcastle.
Ibrahima Konaté partners captain Virgil van Dijk at centre-back, with Andrew Robertson retaining his place on the left.
The midfield trio includes Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai, while the front three consists of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Luis Díaz.
For Everton, Jordan Pickford starts in goal as expected, with James Tarkowski and Jarrod Branthwaite anchoring the back line. Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, and Carlos Alcaraz start in midfield, while Jack Harrison supports Beto in attack. Amando Broja is among the substitutes.
Confirmed Line-Ups:
Liverpool:
Kelleher; Jones, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Díaz, Jota
Subs: Jaros, Tsimikas, Quansah, Endo, Elliott, McConnell, Núñez, Chiesa, Gakpo