Liverpool team vs Everton confirmed as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz decisions made
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Liverpool has confirmed its starting XI for the visit of Everton to Anfield in the 247th Merseyside derby, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz dropping to the bench.
Alisson Becker is in the Liverpool goal, with Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez making up the back four.
Ryan Gravenberch is joined by Alexis Mac Allister in a bolstered midfield, alongside Hungary star Dominik Szoboszlai.
In attack, German playmaker Florian Wirtz, who is still getting used to English soccer, is among the substitutes.
"I know that this is an occasion that everyone at both clubs looks forward to and the date is one that the supporters will look for as soon as the fixtures come out," Arne Slot writes in the official matchday program.
"Having been involved in two highly competitive, contrasting Merseyside derby matches last season, I fully understand why
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On his hopes for an improved performance after requiring late winners in each of the Reds' first five matches of the new season, Slot added: "As a coach you are always striving for perfection even though you know this is not really possible
"But the other big positive from my point of view is this group of players will be as determined as I am to make the improvements that we all know are necessary