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Liverpool team news: Isak starts Merseyside Derby vs Everton
TL;DR
Alexander Isak starts for Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby against Everton after returning from injury. Four changes have been made to the team following their recent loss to Paris St-Germain.
Key points
- Alexander Isak starts for Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby
- Isak returns from a long injury lay-off
- Hugo Ekitike is absent from the match
- Liverpool made four changes from their last game
- Robertson, Jones, Salah, and Gakpo return to the starting side
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Liverpool team news: Isak starts Merseyside Derby vs Everton
Alexander Isak has been named in the Liverpool team to face Everton in the Merseyside Derby.
The Swedish striker has recently returned from a long lay-off and earns the nod at centre-forward, in the absence of Hugo Ekitike. Arne Slot has made four changes from the team that lost to Paris St-Germain in the Champions League in midweek.
Andy Robertson, Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo all return to the starting side. Either Jones or Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to start at right-back, with Jeremie Frimpong among the substitutes.
Giorgi Mamardashvili continues in goal with Alisson Becker out injured.
Q&A
Why is Alexander Isak starting in the Merseyside Derby against Everton?
Alexander Isak is starting due to his recent return from injury and the absence of Hugo Ekitike.
What changes did Liverpool make to their lineup for the Merseyside Derby?
Liverpool made four changes, bringing back Andy Robertson, Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah, and Cody Gakpo to the starting lineup.
