Liverpool vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries

Liverpool are dealing with a handful of injury problems as they head into another Merseyside derby against Everton in the Premier League tonight.

Alisson Becker is a doubt ahead of kick-off. The goalkeeper was set to undergo late tests this week after he was sent home from international duty early, suffering a concussion in Brazil’s win over Colombia.

That could see Caoimhin Kelleher start in goal on Wednesday while midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is expected to be available after pulling out of the Netherlands squad as a precaution.

‘Ryan is okay although we have to train one more time, but he is okay’ Arne Slot said this week.

Joe Gomez will miss the clash with Everton, with the Liverpool defender ruled out until at least the end of April after recently having an operation on his hamstring injury.

Jarell Quansah may continue at right-back for Liverpool if Conor Bradley is not deemed match fit. The full-back has returned to training and could be an option off the bench.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is set to join Real Madrid in the summer as a free agent, is also ruled out.

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is back from injury and is set to take over up front, with Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez likely to be named on the bench.

Everton, meanwhile, have Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dwight McNeil and Ilman Ndiaye all close to being available again following their respective injuries.

The Toffees will be without Vitalii Mykolenko, though, who suffered a thigh injury on international duty for Ukraine.

The Reds are aiming to bounce back from their Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain and Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United.

Despite recent struggles in the cup competitions, Arne Slot’s men more or less already have this season’s Premier League title wrapped up.

Liverpool currently sit top of the table with 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal with just nine top-flight fixtures remaining.

Everton meanwhile have been transformed under the management of David Moyes in recent months.

The Toffees, 15th in the Premier League table, are unbeaten across their last nine top-flight games, which included a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in February thanks to a 98th-minute equaliser from James Tarkowski.

Everton’s last four Premier League games have all ended in draws, though, with Moyes’ side hoping to get back to winning ways against their rivals.

Predicted Liverpool XI to face Everton

Kelleher, Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Gakpo

Predicted Everton XI to face Liverpool

Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Young, Gueye, Garner, Harrison, Doucoure, Alcaraz, Beto

Where to watch Liverpool vs Everton? Kick-off time and TV channel

Liverpool vs Everton kicks off at 8pm on Wednesday, April 2.

You can watch the Merseyside derby live on Sky Sports Premier League on TV in the UK. Alternatively, you can pay to watch a live steam with NOW TV.