Overview

• Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike scoring before Idrissa Gueye pulled one back.
• On his derby debut, Kerkez earned wide praise for a composed display that included six clearances and effective work against Iliman Ndiaye.
• Kerkez said Andy Robertson encouraged him before kickoff with the message to do what he did last season, which he credited with giving him a lift.
• The Hungary international explained he is adapting from a higher, freer role at Bournemouth to dropping deeper and prioritising ball retention for the team.
• Robertson’s status as vice-captain underscores a healthy contest at left-back as Liverpool maintain a perfect start under Slot.