Liverpool v Everton live: Merseyside derby team news as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak dropped

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Milos Kerkez also starts after being hooked before half-time against Burnley.

Everton, meanwhile, make one change from the side that drew to Aston Villa, with Vitalii Mykolenko coming into the side in place of Tim Iroegbunam.

Jack Grealish, who has been a revelation since his loan signing from Man City, will be one to watch on the left.

Will Castle20 September 2025 11:26

Team news!

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

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

Will Castle20 September 2025 11:17

Liverpool v Everton team news and line-ups

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You have to try to go for the win and I think we had the opportunities to kill the game and do better.

“But it is still progress, we are still learning and I am pretty confident we are going to get there.”

Virgil van Dijk wants to see improvements in Liverpool’s defending (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

Jamie Braidwood20 September 2025 11:00

David Moyes not envious of Liverpool's spending compared to Everton's

David Moyes is not envious of Merseyside derby rivals Liverpool's huge summer transfer business but pointed out they spent more on one player than Everton have invested in their squad in the last two seasons.

Alexander Isak's £125m arrival from Newcastle on deadline day broke the British transfer record and took the outlay at Anfield this summer to £450m.

I heard Arne (Liverpool boss Slot) defending himself saying he's brought in a lot of money as well.

"But I still think they've spent more on one player than we have on the whole squad."

(Getty Images)

Jamie Braidwood20 September 2025 10:40

Liverpool have shown some 'vulnerability' this season, says Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes said taking on Liverpool had always been a difficult task for him, but he was aware that the defending champions have some vulnerabilities ahead of the Merseyside derby.

We played them last year at Anfield and lost to an offside goal and we want to try and run them close again and maybe this time things will go in our favour."

Jamie Braidwood20 September 2025 10:20

Arne Slot keeps cards close to chest when discussing Alexander Isak fitness

Liverpool manager Arne Slot kept his cards close to his chest on the possibility of Alexander Isak starting the Merseyside derby against Everton, saying Britain's record signing is likely still feeling the effects of his long-awaited return to action.

The Sweden striker played an hour of Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in his first significant action in months due to his dispute with Newcastle United and prolonged move to Liverpool.

"We just have to see how they all feel," Slot said.

"All I know is Alex probably felt his body more than ever before after the 60 minutes he played, so let's see how he recovered today, then we will see about the lineup later today and you will see tomorrow."

(Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Jamie Braidwood20 September 2025 10:00

The derby test Liverpool must conquer to protect remarkable habit

The Reds have had their composure tested against Everton in recent years, with their most recent late show, against Atletico Madrid, reinforcing Arne Slot’s momentum this term

Richard Jolly20 September 2025 09:40

What is the Everton team news?

Jamie Braidwood20 September 2025 09:33

What is the Liverpool team news?