"Not to fall into the cliche trap, but in these fixtures, form really does go out the window, which for us wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Quite a strange thing to say when we haven't lost a game this season, but I guess it's more in the fashion we have been winning games. In an ideal world, we'd have a clean sheet and a 4-goal lead with half an hour to play, but we all know that won't happen."
"Goalkeeper: Alisson Defenders: Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz Forwards: Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah Ali starting is one of the most obvious choices in world football. Quite literally the first name on the sheet, and assuming he doesn't get injured before Saturday lunchtime, he'll be starting. The centre halves pick themselves here too."
"Frimpong will likely get the nod over Bradley to maintain that pacey threat, but it's the left back position that is the most interesting. Kerkez loves a tackle, and you need a level head and experience in a derby. Robertson's history in this fixture and maturity should see him get the start here, and there will be time enough for Kerkez to prove himself throughout the season."
Liverpool prepare to play Everton in the first derby of the new season. Derbies can override current form, which could benefit Liverpool despite an unbeaten start. The team has won matches but not always convincingly, so a comfortable early lead is unlikely. The predicted XI places Alisson in goal, Konate and van Dijk as centre-backs, Robertson at left-back, and Frimpong at right-back. Midfield is projected as Gravenberch, Szoboszlai and Wirtz, with Gakpo, Isak and Salah leading the attack. Selection choices emphasize experience and pace, while Kerkez remains a developing option for later.
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