Liverpool are set to face Everton in the 245th Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Saturday. This Everton vs Liverpool match will be the final time Liverpool visit Goodison Park in the Premier League, adding extra significance to the encounter.
Liverpool dropped two points in their last match against Newcastle United, drawing 3-3. Caoimhin Kelleher’s late error allowed Fabian Schar to score an equaliser. Despite the setback, Liverpool remain at the top of the Premier League table, seven points clear.
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The early kickoff against Everton provides an opportunity to widen the gap before Chelsea and Arsenal play later this weekend.
Here is the latest Liverpool injury news ahead of clash against Everton ahead of the derby.
Liverpool injury news ahead of clash against Everton
Ibrahima Konate
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Knee
- Possible Return Date: December 26 (vs Leicester City)
Ibrahima Konate sustained a knee injury during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid. The injury occurred after the final whistle. The defender is expected to remain sidelined for an unspecified period.
Conor Bradley
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Hamstring
- Possible Return Date: December 26 (vs Leicester City)
Conor Bradley picked up a hamstring injury during the victory over Real Madrid. He was forced off in the latter stages of the match. Bradley will miss the festive fixtures but could return for the Leicester City game.
Kostas Tsimikas
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Ankle
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Kostas Tsimikas sustained an ankle injury in training after the November international break. The severity of the injury is unclear, and he is not expected to feature against Everton.
Diogo Jota
- Status: Major Doubt
- Type of Injury: Abdominal
- Possible Return Date: December 10 (vs Girona)
Diogo Jota has been out of action due to an abdominal injury. He missed games against Real Madrid and Manchester City. Jota is back in training but is unlikely to feature in such an intense derby.
Alisson Becker
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Hamstring
- Possible Return Date: December 26 (vs Leicester City)
Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for two months. Manager Arne Slot confirmed that Alisson could return before the end of December. However, he will miss the match against Everton.
Federico Chiesa
- Status: Major Doubt
- Type of Injury: Fitness
- Possible Return Date: December 10 (vs Girona)
Federico Chiesa has struggled with injuries since joining Liverpool. He is back in training but is not match-fit yet. Chiesa is unlikely to feature in such a physically demanding game.
Alexis Mac Allister
- Status: Suspended
- Return Date: December 10 (vs Girona)
Alexis Mac Allister received his fifth yellow card of the season during the draw against Newcastle United. This has triggered a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the Everton game.