Team News: Eight Liverpool stars set to miss Everton clash

Team News: Eight Liverpool stars set to miss Everton clash Liverpool vs Everton Team News: Merseyside Derby Preview The Merseyside derby rarely needs extra context, but this latest chapter arrives with plenty riding on it for both Liverpool and Everton . With European ambitions, injury concerns and squad rotation all in play, the latest Team News offers a revealing glimpse into how Sunday’s contest could unfold. Liverpool Squad Update Ahead of Derby Liverpool travel across Stanley Park with a growing list of absentees, something that may test the depth and adaptability of Arne Slot ’s squad.

Both Joe Gomez and Hugo Ekitike are ruled out, the latter facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. Slot confirmed the severity, stating Ekitike will be unavailable for a “long time”, leaving Liverpool light in attacking options. Injuries also continue to affect Stefan Bajcetic, Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Jayden Danns, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni.

There is, however, a degree of cautious optimism surrounding Alexander Isak . The striker continues his return from a serious ankle injury and featured for 45 minutes in midweek. Slot acknowledged his progress but stopped short of declaring him ready for a full match.

X: @LFC “Now we need him [Isak] but there are different options to play as a No. 9 as well,” Slot said. “Federico Chiesa is also one of them so there are different options, but it’s definitely good to have Alex back now Hugo is injured.