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Liverpool team news v Everton: Salah recalled, Slot makes massive right-back call among 4 changes
TL;DR
Liverpool faces Everton in a crucial Merseyside derby, recalling Salah and making four changes due to injuries. The match could solidify their Champions League position.
Key points
- Liverpool plays Everton in a Merseyside derby
- Salah is recalled to the starting lineup
- Liverpool makes four changes due to injuries
- Hugo Ekitike and Joe Gomez are unavailable
- A win could secure a Champions League spot
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Liverpool team news v Everton: Salah recalled, Slot makes massive right-back call among 4 changes
The Hill Dickinson Stadium hosts a Merseyside derby for the first time on Sunday afternoon as Liverpool make the trip across the city to take on Everton, with more than just local bragging rights at stake.
Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester United on Saturday night means that Arne Slot’s side could move seven points clear of the chasing pack for the fifth and final Champions League berth with a win today, although the Toffees go into the game in a rich vein of form at their new home.
The Reds’ attacking options have been dented by the serious Achilles injury that Hugo Ekitike suffered in the midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and the outgoing Premier League champions will also be without Joe Gomez for this afternoon’s fixture.
The Frenchman’s major setback will increase Liverpool’s dependency on Alexander Isak to stay fit, with our club-record signing not long back from his own lengthy layoff.
Q&A
What changes has Liverpool made for the match against Everton?
Liverpool has made four changes, including recalling Salah and adjusting their right-back position.
How does Liverpool's injury situation affect their lineup against Everton?
Liverpool will be without Hugo Ekitike due to a serious Achilles injury and Joe Gomez for the match against Everton.
What is at stake for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby against Everton?
A win could move Liverpool seven points clear in the race for the fifth Champions League spot.