Liverpool vs Everton: Three players could now miss out at Anfield after fresh updates
Everton manager David Moyes and Arne Slot looking upset in inset.Declan Carr
Everton face Liverpool on Saturday looking to continue their unbeaten run.
Everton were held to a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, after winning their previous two Premier League matches against Wolves and Brighton.
Everton have the weapons to hurt Liverpool, but David Moyes’ record in away derbies will be a concern heading into the contest.
There could be stars missing for both sides when they meet at Anfield on September 20, which could tip the balance of the tense clash.
Everton make the short trip to Anfield next.
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Moyes was coy when asked about the pair in his pre-match press conference on 19 September, saying: “They are making progress and we will see, we have got a couple of knocks within the camp, but we’ll see how they are.”
Meanwhile, Slot confirmed that his side would make a decision on Alexander Isak’s fitness after he made his debut against Atletico Madrid, but Curtis Jones is back in the squad.
He said: “What I do know is Alex felt his body maybe more than ever before after the 60 minutes that he played, let’s see how he’s recovered.
“We will think about the lineup later today. [Jones] is back in the squad, I would say.”
Everton have the tools to beat Liverpool
Moyes is looking for a first Anfield win over the Reds in 23 years, and it could come when the sides face off this weekend.
His Blues side are in a great position after a brilliant start to the season, and Slot’s side have relied on late goals to win their matches this season.
Liverpool have scored beyond the 82nd minute to win all four of their league games so far
Some people have argued that is a strong mentality
However, other observers believe it is simply luck, and it will run out sooner rather than later
The 100 per cent record that they hold does not tell the full truth about their performances, and the Toffees can definitely hurt them this time around, with the players at their disposal.
Whether Moyes can end his hoodoo at the famous ground remains to be seen, but he will believe that he has every chance, especially given the limited injuries that he has within his squad.
It is the closest that a Merseyside derby has felt in a long time, and Evertonians will hope that their side can come out on top for once, rather than Moyes experiencing more misery at Anfield.
