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Liverpool Host Everton in Early Anfield Derby With Perfect League Start

Arne Slot will assess Alexander Isak’s readiness to start after his 60-minute midweek return.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 12:30pm BST at Anfield in the first Merseyside derby of the season.
  • Liverpool enter unbeaten with four league wins from four and a run of late decisive goals, including Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time winner against Atletico Madrid.
  • Slot says Isak felt the effects of his 60 minutes on Wednesday and his place in the XI will be decided after recovery checks, with Liverpool otherwise reporting a fully fit squad and Curtis Jones available.
  • Everton have seven points from four matches as David Moyes highlights moments where Liverpool have shown vulnerability and warns about late goals.
  • Slot thanked Everton for visiting Anfield to pay respects after Diogo Jota’s death, noting the rivalry’s empathy ahead of the derby.