Paul Merson gives answer to Arne Slot's biggest Liverpool derby selection dilemma
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Paul Merson has told Arne Slot to select Conor Bradley at right-back against Everton due to the threat posed by a revitalized Jack Grealish.
Grealish's career stagnated at Manchester City last season, and the decision was taken that it would be best to move on, with the 30-year-old joining the Toffees on a season-long loan.
Grealish said after joining Everton that it was the only club he wanted to join, and he has started excellent at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
He sits atop the Premier League's assists chart having already set four goals up, while he won the league's player of the month award for August.
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Grealish is undoubtedly Everton's danger man, and it is for that reason that Merson believes Bradley should play ahead of Jeremie Frimpong on Saturday.
“I would choose Conor Bradley at right-back because of Grealish," Merson told Sportskeeda.
So I think Bradley is the best choice at right-back in this game.
“Arne Slot will have another headache on the other side, where Milos Kerkez has failed to hit the ground running.
Merson said that Frimpong is not a good defender.
The Reds have won five from five across the Premier League and Champions League since, but the winning goal in each of those games has come after the 80-minute mark — something that Merson says is not sustainable.
"Liverpool have done it again
They've been extremely lucky in the Premier League this season and they've now carried it to the Champions League as well