Liverpool line-ups vs Everton as Alexander Isak and Alexis Mac Allister calls made

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But for now, here's what our Liverpool Echo writers believe Slot should do....

Paul Gorst

Having navigated two-thirds of a challenging week with two victories and a couple of stoppage-time winners, Arne Slot might be ready to utilise more of his squad for the 247th Merseyside derby.

With three changes made for Wednesday night's 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid, could we see further alterations for the Blues' visit?

For me, I'm choosing to keep the same back five as Wednesday night, despite the temptation to bring back Conor Bradley on the right side.

In the midfield, there's a strong inclination to bring back Alexis Mac Allister, but it's tough to sideline either Dominik Szoboszlai or Ryan Gravenberch, who are both in top form at the moment.

Szoboszlai has arguably been Liverpool's standout player this early in the season, while Gravenberch is, in my opinion, one of the best midfielders in Europe right now.

Further up the pitch, Florian Wirtz gets the green light.

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.

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Not in goal, though, where Alisson Becker remains the first choice.

Conor Bradley, however, can step in at right-back, with Andy Robertson retaining his position at left-back and Ibrahima Konate continuing to partner captain Virgil van Dijk in central defence.

In the midfield, there's no need for change.

Dominik Szoboszlai can continue to partner with Ryan Gravenberch in the double pivot, with Florian Wirtz taking up the number 10 role.

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.

Theo Squires

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

But when has a Merseyside derby ever been straightforward?

While the Reds have relied on late winners in their last five matches, they'll be hoping for less drama against their local rivals.

I'd make one alteration to the back five for this match, bringing in Conor Bradley at right-back.

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.