Liverpool v Everton: Ten players now set to miss out at Anfield in major blow
Liverpool and Everton are set to be without five players each on Wednesday when they meet in the final Merseyside derby of the season
After the impressive turnaround that David Moyes has overseen, Everton aren’t fighting for their safety in this fixture, but they will certainly be looking to cast some doubts over Liverpool’s Premier League title ambitions.
Meanwhile, this fixture will have added importance for Arne Slot’s men after the difficult period they sustained before the international break, where they lost the EFL Cup final and were knocked out of the Champions League.
Of course, there is also the simple matter of bragging rights to contend with whenever these two Premier League giants collide, and that will be the case at Anfield on Wednesday night (2 April).
However, both teams will have to try and secure three points without their full squads available as injuries are set to play a part in this match.
Liverpool are missing several significant names
Slot will be without the services of Trent Alexander-Arnold for this game, with the right-back out of action with an ankle injury ahead of his expected move to Real Madrid in the summer.
In an even more problematic situation, Alexander-Arnold’s main cover is also not fully fit as Conor Bradley is sidelined with a hamstring issue which will force a slight change in that position.
Another defensive issue for slot is Joe Gomez, as his injury-plagued campaign is continuing, but an even bigger blow is the loss of Alisson Becker.
| Club stats 2024-25 | Alisson |
| Appearances | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 22 |
| Clean Sheets | 12 |
| Minutes Played | 2,539 |
The Liverpool number one suffered a head injury while on international duty, and protocol is likely going to impact his ability to play.
Ryan Gravenberch was another player who suffered issues while representing his country as he had to leave the Netherlands squad due to fitness issues.
Everton will also be juggling players
Moyes will also be forced into making numerous changes as Dominic Calvert-Lewin is still unavailable to him in what has been a dismal personal season for him.
Ilima Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil are also confirmed to be sidelined even though they did start training at the end of last week, with this match coming too soon.
Vitali Mykolenko is doubtful after dealing with a thigh problem while playing for Ukraine, and Orel Mangala is also injured in what is proving to be a game stricken by issues.