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Jurgen Klopp claims nobody will be rested as Liverpool prepare to face Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Wednesday night.

Team news

Klopp though was desperate to keep everyone on their toes at his Tuesday briefing when he claimed: “We have a situation where we can change.”

The Liverpool boss is expected to name a string side, but there could be one or two changes from the side that won at Bournemouth.

The Reds boss has some injury concerns ahead of the Merseyside derby.

Kolo Toure, who was replaced by Mamadou Sakho on 67 minutes on the south coast,  was struggling with cramp.

Divock Origi, who was a second-half sub for Roberto Firmino has a minor back problem, but is expected to be fit and Martin Skrtel missed the last game with a groin problem and is still a doubt.

Everton captain Phil Jagielka and Seamus Coleman will both miss the Merseyside derby.

The pair both have hamstring injuries – Jagielka has been out since April 9 while Coleman injured himself at the weekend – and give manager Roberto Martinez a major headache in defence.

Midfielder Tom Cleverley and winger Aaron Lennon will be assessed while James McCarthy returns from suspension but Martinez has big decisions with a make-or-break FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United on Saturday.

Opta stats

  • Liverpool v Everton is the fixture with the most red cards in Barclays Premier League history (20), but there have been none in the last eight meetings.
  • Christian Benteke has scored four goals in five Premier League games against Everton.
  • Romelu Lukaku has scored five goals in his last seven Premier League appearances against Liverpool.
  • Liverpool are unbeaten in the last 10 Premier League Merseyside derbies (W3 D7 L0).
  • Six of the last seven Premier League meetings between these two sides have ended as draws.
  • Liverpool haven’t won back to back Premier League games at Anfield since May 2015.
  • Roberto Firmino has been involved in 12 goals in his last 10 Premier League games (8 goals, 4 assists).
  • The Toffees have won just three points in their last six Premier League games (W0 D3 L3).
  • Liverpool have won five and lost just one of their last seven Premier League matches (W5 D1 L1).
  • Daniel Sturridge has scored in four of his last five Premier League appearances (four goals).

 

Overall recent form

Recent League Form Liverpool Everton
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Managers records – All-time

All-time English Barclays Premier League Record P W D L GF GA GD PTS PTS/P
Jurgen Klopp 24 11 6 7 44 33 11 39 1.63
Roberto Martinez 261 80 77 104 328 408 -80 317 1.21