Liverpool vs Everton XI: Predicted lineups and team news for Premier League 2022-23

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Jurgen Klopp must rally his dejected troops once again when Liverpool host an Everton side buoyed by the arrival on Sean Dyche in the Merseyside derby on Monday night.

The Reds have again had their squad ravaged by injuries and performances have been poor in recent weeks, most recently being embarrassed by Wolves at Molineux.

The blue half of Merseyside made the dream start to life under former Burnley boss Dyche by shutting out Premier League leaders Arsenal and winning 1-0 courtesy of James Tarkowski’s effort.

Here’s what you need to know about Monday night’s Merseyside derby.

Liverpool team news

Liverpool have been hit by a raft of injuries to key players in recent weeks. Klopp is hopeful Diogo Jota can return on Monday night, though Roberto Firmino and Arthur Melo are unlikely to make the squad.

Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Luis Diaz remain sidelined, while Fabinho missed the loss at Wolves due to illness and could return. Thiago has a hip problem and may not feature.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Everton

Liverpool starting XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Gomez, Robertson; Henderson, Bajcetic, Keita; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.

Everton team news

Toffees manager Dyche will be desperate to field the same team that beat Arsenal 1-0 with a brilliantly organised performance. However, there are again doubts over Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who picked up a hamstring problem in that victory.

The England striker will have to be assessed before the game and could be replaced in the starting XI by Neal Maupay. James Garner, Andros Townsend and Nathan Patterson are all out, but Michael Keane could return to the squad.

Everton predicted lineup vs Liverpool

Everton starting XI (4-5-1): Pickford; Coleman, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; McNeil, Doucoure, Gueye, Onana, Iwobi; Calvert-Lewin.

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