Everton set for injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

Everton set for injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

David Moyes Eyes European Push Ahead of Liverpool Clash

There are Merseyside derbies that feel routine, and there are those that carry consequence. This weekend’s meeting between Everton and Liverpool belongs firmly in the latter category, shaped by ambition rather than history alone. With European qualification within reach for both, the stakes at Hill Dickinson Stadium extend beyond local pride.

For David Moyes, this moment reflects progress. Everton arrive not as a side looking anxiously over their shoulder, but one glancing upwards, calculating possibilities.

Everton Team News Boosts Confidence

Moyes delivered encouraging news ahead of the derby, confirming the return of Charly Alcaraz after a lengthy absence. His availability offers renewed depth at a crucial stage of the season.

“Charly Alcaraz is back and back training now,” Moyes told the media in his pre-match press conference. “I think we’re as much close to [fully fit] as we can be.”

There remains, however, a notable absence. Jack Grealish continues to be sidelined with a foot injury, leaving Everton without one of their more creative options. Still, Moyes appears content with the broader condition of his squad, suggesting a group prepared for the demands of a defining run-in.

Liverpool Injuries Add Complexity

Liverpool’s preparations carry a different tone. Their European campaign ended abruptly with a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and the physical cost of that tie lingers.