Liverpool predicted lineup vs Everton - Premier League
- Liverpool entertain Everton in the Merseyside derby in Saturday's early kick-off
- Reds still without suspended Curtis Jones but Diogo Jota is available again
- Andy Robertson facing prolonged period out with shoulder problem
Liverpool's return to Premier League action sees Jurgen Klopp's side entertain Everton in Saturday's early kick-off.
The Merseyside derby rarely disappoints and it's a fixture the Reds have a strong recent record in, though the international break has depleted their options with Andy Robertson suffering a significant shoulder injury.
There's also a Curtis Jones suspension and knocks to other squad members for Klopp to factor in when deciding on his starting XI for the derby on Saturday.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Everton (4-3-3)
GK: Alisson - Has made 31 league saves so far this season but returned only one clean sheet.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold - Featured in the much-changed England lineup against Australia but didn't receive any minutes in the Italy win. Should be fresh and ready to add to his solitary assist so far this campaign.
CB: Virgil van Dijk - Netted a crucial last-minute winner for the Netherlands from the penalty spot against Greece but has a few others ahead of him in the spot-kick pecking order at Anfield.
CB: Joel Matip - Averages 2.35 points a game playing with Van Dijk, having partnered the Dutchman 79 times previously in the Premier League.
LB: Kostas Tsimikas - Robertson's injury opens up a slot for Greece international Tsimikas to fill. Has 12 assists for Liverpool but yet to bag his maiden strike for the club.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch - Jones' suspension means a spot remains open in midfield and Gravenberch, seemingly unfancied by the Netherlands after rejecting a call-up to acclimatise at Liverpool, could benefit with a start.
CM: Alexis Mac Allister - Looked to suffer with fatigue after the last international break and Klopp will hope the Argentina international can show more bite than he managed in a difficult display at Wolves in September.
CM: Dominik Szoboszlai - Enjoyed a positive break with Hungary, helping them beat Serbia before scoring and assisting as they came from behind to draw with Lithuania.
RW: Mohamed Salah - Everton surprisingly aren't among Salah's favoured opponents when it comes to goal returns, only scoring five times in nine clashes with the Toffees.
ST: Diogo Jota - Jota could get the nod over Darwin Nunez, who jetted to South America for Uruguay and could still be feeling the effects of a long journey.
LW: Luis Diaz - Seems completely luckless in front of goal this season, missing a penalty in Ecuador's goalless draw with Colombia.
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