Liverpool v Everton: Confirmed Lineups – Klopp recalls veteran, Emre Can starts, Belgium international benched for Toffees
Liverpool take on Everton at Anfield in the 228th Merseyside derby today to kick off a return to Premier League football.
Reds head coach Jurgen Klopp went into the game facing a midfield crisis with both captain Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana out injured.
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Germany international of Turkish origin Emre Can has kept his place in central midfielder alongside Brazilian veteran Lucas Leiva who was recalled for a rare start.
Dutch star Gini Wijnaldum also starts in midfield while the front three will be lead by Mane, Coutinho and Firminho.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman meanwhile has fielded a strong side with Belgium international Romelu Lukaku starting upfront.
Fellow Belgium international Kevin Mirallas – who has been closely linked with a summer exit to Fenerbahce – has failed to make the starting lineup.
Liverpool will join 2nd placed Tottenham on 59 points with a victory against Everton.
Liverpool v Everton: Confirmed Lineups
Liverpool confirmed lineups: Mignolet, Clyne, Matip, Lovren, Milner, Lucas, Can, Wijnaldum, Mane, Coutinho, Firmino
Subs: Karius, Klavan, Moreno, Alexander-Arnold, Grujic, Woodburn, Origi
Everton confirmed lineups: Robles, Holgate, Williams, Jagielka, Pennington, Baines, Davies, Gana, Barkley, Calvert Lewin, Lukaku,
Subs: Stekelenburg, Kone, Mirallas, Barry, Valencia, Lookman, Kenny
