Liverpool lineup for Everton as Alexander Isak dropped and tough left-back call made

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Despite not yet reaching their peak, they've managed to secure victories in their five matches in the Premier League and Champions League, including a last-minute triumph over Atletico Madrid in midweek.

Everton, despite their dismal record at Anfield and manager David Moyes' own unfortunate history, are showing signs of improvement under the guidance of the Scot.

And perhaps more surprisingly, Florian Wirtz starts as a substitute, meaning Liverpool will have £240m to impact the game.

LFC XI: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Salah, Ekitike.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Wirtz, Isak, Jones, Robertson, Frimpong, Ngumoha.

Everton XI: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Gueye, Garner, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Beto.

Subs: Travers, Patterson, McNeil, Barry, Dibling, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, Iroegbunam.

Here's how writers from the ECHO thought the Reds boss would go.

Having navigated two-thirds of a challenging week with two wins and a couple of last-gasp goals, Arne Slot might be ready to tap into more of his squad for the 247th Merseyside derby.

The £125m man should get 15 or 20 minutes off the bench, all being well.

My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Andy Robertson could retain his place at left-back(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

The Merseyside derby, a match that everyone adores - as long as they're not involved in it.

Dominik Szoboszlai can carry on in the double pivot alongside Ryan Gravenberch with Florian Wirtz as the number 10.

Up front, Hugo Ekitike is set to take centre stage as the main striker, flanked by Mohamed Salah on the right and Cody Gakpo on the left.

My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

With Arsenal squaring off against Manchester City on Sunday, Liverpool have a golden opportunity to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they host Everton at Anfield.

He'll have to be content with a substitute appearance - and who knows, perhaps he'll be the next late match-winner - with Hugo Ekitike stepping in to spearhead the attack.

My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

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