Dugout Discussion

Fit-again Firmino a substitute as Richarlison is dropped by Silva

The final fixture of Gameweek 29 takes place at Goodison Park this afternoon, as Liverpool make the short trip across Stanley Park.

Kick-off in the Merseyside derby is at 16:15 GMT.

Jurgen Klopp has made only one change to his starting XI from the team that defeated Watford 5-0 in midweek, with Jordan Henderson replacing James Milner in central midfield.

Roberto Firmino has recovered from an ankle problem but is only named among the substitutes, with Klopp explaining his decision ahead of kick-off:

Bobby trained yesterday and it looked really good, so he is on the bench because he could be an option. I didn’t think it was necessary to bring him immediately after the good game we played on Wednesday. We’ll try it like this. We have very good options, that’s important.

Marco Silva has also made a big call in attack, dropping Richarlison for compatriot Bernard on the left flank.

Richarlison is on the bench, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin once again leads the line.

Kurt Zouma returns from suspension and replaces Phil Jagielka at centre-half in Silva’s only other change.

The reverse fixture of this match was contested in December, with Divock Origi scoring a last-gasp winner for Liverpool at Anfield.

Origi starts for the Reds again this afternoon, with Sadio Mane once more expected to line up as the central striker in Klopp’s 4-3-3 today.

Mohamed Salah is the second-most-popular captaincy pick of Gameweek 29, having been handed the armband by more than 1.2 million FPL bosses.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was the most-bought defender of this Gameweek, while Mane was transferred in by more FPL managers than any other midfielder.

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Zouma, Digne, Gueye, Schneiderlin, Walcott, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Calvert-Lewin.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Salah, Mane, Origi.

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  1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking it might be time to drop Salah and open up the spend elsewhere.

    1. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He looks horrendous

    2. Bullet Eder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, no faith in captaining him so why not get rid and spend elsewhere. Downgrade to Mané could be viable.

    3. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I might Captain next week. Him or Agüero.

  2. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A goal will be scored and Salah wont be involved

  3. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Some of these 'big games' lately have been a bag of shite.

    I want my money back from Mr Murdoch

    1. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED

      1. BENOIT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Nope, you shouting at me is pretty entertaining though.

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      LOL

      Films at present I would not even bother watching

  4. tucaoneo
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Everton knocking

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Come on knock on my door.

  5. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bernard miss

  6. Bullet Eder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Final bonus in the Fulham v Chelsea match?

    1. Moorinho
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like

      3- Jorgy
      2- Higgy
      1 - Azpi, Haz

  7. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    This is a decent game at least

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Meh. Spartak-Krasnodar is more exciting.

  8. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    5 bonus for Trent and Digne atm 😀 😀 😮

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can't believe I wish I still had Digne rather than Pereira.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        😀 😛

  9. SM001
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Everton! I can't afford a Liverpool cleansheet

  10. tm245
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Tosun on, DCL off

  11. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    DCL's link up has been very good today

  12. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Everton can definitely win this game.

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Robbo yellow

  14. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hold Pool Hold

  15. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Robbo YC

  16. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bernard close...

    Or was it Arnold? 😕

    1. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      🙂

  17. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Robbie YC

  18. tm245
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Robertson YC

  19. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Oh bloody hell Robbo!!!!!!

  20. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sure, why not a yellow for Robbo. Time to drop him for TAA and not look back.

  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Come on tosun my son

  22. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    HOW DARE YOU BOOK MY PLAYER!!!

  23. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kebab time!

  24. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    The BAP race between VVD and Digne is intense!

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      So much better than watching football!

      1. evilfish
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Wow, now Alisson has sneaked in there, sod the footy, this is entertainment!

  25. FPL Forward Thinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Mo Salah will be the reason if Liverpool win the league or don’t win the league.

    The guy is class, gets involved and on his day can be the best.
    On the other hand he is sloppy, one footed, selfish and wastes too much.

  26. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Tosun shot tamer than school dinner korma.

    1. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      lol there have been some great comments today

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Alisson 3rd save. BAP race.

  28. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    He isn't home yet but Alisson's returns have been decent since I got him for Feb's games (2, 6, 10, 7, 6 currently)

    Worth the expense?

  29. DaniCT
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    When you see a display like this from such a high quoted striker you come to understand how huge players like Messi and Ronaldo really are. Even if they don't score they provide day in and day out.

  30. TAT
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Robbo > TAA seems like a decent punt now…

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Don't be surprised when he's benched

      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Nothing to lose at this point.

    2. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      To be fair about first time all season robbo hasn’t been on for bps

      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Of course, but past BAPs are past BAPs 🙂