December 6th 2024.
Unfortunately, Liverpool's injury woes continue as they face yet another game without several key players. The likes of Ibrahima Konate, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, Conor Bradley, and Kostas Tsimikas are all still sidelined and will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Everton. This will make the already intense Merseyside derby even more challenging for the Reds.
The short trip to Goodison Park will mark the end of an era, as it will be the final Merseyside derby at the historic stadium. However, while Everton may be sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League table, their opponents are not faring as well, currently sitting at 15th place. The Toffees will surely be riding high after their impressive 4-0 victory over Wolves last game.
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has confirmed that his injured players are still not ready for action, but some are making progress towards a return. Jota, Chiesa, and Alisson are all getting closer to being match fit, while Konate, Bradley, and Tsimikas are still a little ways off. The exact timeframe for their return is still uncertain, although Slot did mention that Alisson could be back "very soon."
In addition to the injured players, Liverpool will also be without Alexis MacAllister, who is suspended for accumulating five yellow cards. This puts even more strain on the squad during this busy period of the season. It will certainly be a test of their depth and resilience.
Speaking of Alisson, the Brazilian goalkeeper has been absent since early October, but there is hope that he could make a return in the near future. Slot is looking forward to the challenge of the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, but he knows it won't be an easy task. Everton has proven to be a formidable opponent, especially in their recent games, where they have kept three clean sheets and secured a solid victory against Wolves.
Slot acknowledges the significance of this game for everyone involved, from the fans to the players and managers. However, he maintains that the focus is on getting a positive result. He knows that points cannot be guaranteed, especially against a well-managed team like Everton. The fans are sure to be just as loud and passionate as those at Newcastle, if not even more so, which means Liverpool must be well-prepared for a tough and intense match.
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