BBC pundit Danny Murphy insists Joe Gomez does not appear to be in the best shape to be selected for the big Merseyside derby against Everton this weekend.

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As a result, ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has questioned the starting role of Joe Gomez, whom he believes should be left out of the team.



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The English defender featured in the 7-2 humiliation at Villa Park and following that performance, Murphy insists Gomez might just have to be replaced by Fabinho in the Liverpool defence.

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I always liked to have that final chance if I was out of form and invariably put in a better performance

“I do not know Gomez’s character but from the outside, I would say it would be better for Liverpool if Fabinho partnered Virgil van Dijk for the derby, particularly as Klopp should have other strong options in midfield.

“The middle of a back four is such a crucial part of the pitch and particularly so for Liverpool on this occasion, because Everton’s main strength is their front three, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring every time he plays.”


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