Everton VS Liverpool, Merseyside Derby : Preview

It’s time for the Merseyside Derby and never before, atleast in the recent past, has this match been so highly anticipated as a top of the table clash. The last time Everton got one over their neighbours was in 2010. Liverpool are unbeaten against Everton in their last 22 meetings. At Goodison Park, 7 of their last 8 meetings have ended in draws. But, times have changed. Liverpool have just won the Premier League and at the start of the new season, Everton occupy pole position in the League table.

Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alission is currently injured, and that is bad news for the reds. Adrian deputized well in the Super Cup last season, but after that, he has been abysmal. In the recent 7-2 drubbing at the hands of Aston Villa(Yes 7-2!!!) Adrian made such mistakes, which a Premier League keeper shouldn’t. Then, there is Joe Gomez, who was exposed in the same match. With Matip fit and Fabinho’s performance against Chelsea, we can see Gomez getting replaced by either of them. Jordan Henderson has to return in midfield. Thiago is back after suffering from COVID-19, and if he starts, he will provide some much needed control in midfield. Roberto Firmino has to find the net soon enough. He has had a few clear chances, and he will get more, he just has to find the back of the net. Sadio Mane’s return is a huge boost. Mo Salah’s recent form is encouraging too.

Everton are top of the league. A lot of the credit has to go to Carlo Anchelotti. With James Rodriguez and Dominic Calvert-Lewin firing on all cylinders, Everton have a realistic chance of winning this match. They have been good defensively and have wrecked havoc going forward. Jordan Pickford has mistakes in him and the Liverpool forwards will look to expose him. Docoure has been a great addition to this Everton side and coming from Watford, he knows a thing or two about beating Liverpool. Richalison has been good in patches and he can be a real menace down the wing.

It would be a great match and it isn’t as straightforward to call its winner this time around. Carlo Anchelotti versus Jurgen Klopp is a tasty matchup. It promises to be one hell of a game.

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