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Mane and Thiago return for Liverpool as Klopp makes four changes from Villa loss

Sadio Mane (£11.9m) and Thiago (£6.0m) are back in Jurgen Klopp’s starting 11 after recovering from the positive coronavirus tests that kept them out of Liverpool’s shock 7-2 slaughtering at Aston Villa.


In one of four changes, the champions also welcome Jordan Henderson (£5.4m) back into the side. Their captain missed both that game and the 3-1 win over Arsenal with a thigh problem but played for England during the international break.

Mohamed Salah (£12.3m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m), Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) all start as expected.


Perhaps their most important alteration is in defence, which had a torrid time at Villa Park. Whilst the unconvincing Adrian (£4.5m) has to continue deputising in goal for Alisson (£6.0m), Klopp is now able to start Joel Matip (£5.4m) in place of Joe Gomez (£5.4m).


He might see this Merseyside derby as the perfect way to respond to what happened two weeks ago, although the hosts Everton start this weekend top of the league with four wins from four matches.


These two teams have the league’s highest xG (expected goals) tallies in this strange period of goal fests but the previous three meetings at Goodison Park have all finished 0-0.


Carlo Ancelotti is able to name a full-strength side for the lunchtime kick-off, with Allan (£5.4m) and Andre Gomes (£5.5m) starting in place of Tom Davies (£5.4m) and Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.9m).


There were slight doubts over Yerry Mina (£5.5m) and attacking left-back Lucas Digne (£6.1m), who both picked up knocks with their national sides, yet the pair have both been deemed fit to play.


Richarlison (£7.9m) limped off after 25 minutes during the 4-2 win over Brighton but managed to participate for Brazil against both Bolivia and Peru. Reclassified as an FPL forward, Richarlison is now only slightly more expensive than in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) yet he takes the penalties.


There is good news for the high ownership of James Rodriguez (£7.9m) too, as the Colombian starts despite slight hints from Ancelotti that the late return from South America could impact his minutes.


EVERTON XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne; Allan, Doucoure, A Gomes; Rodriguez, Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison

LIVERPOOL XI (4-3-3): Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Henderson; Salah, Firmino, Mane

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1,555 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    DoUbLe LiVeRpOoL dEfEnSe iS A bAd IdEa

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Well, it is?

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes it is.

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Still 85 minutes for the CS to get wiped out again

      1. Sloane426
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That’s my point. Not even about the CS

    4. Flynniesta
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Think you need to get your caps lock button sorted out

  2. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mane owners unite!!!

  3. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    5 players in this game and none of them involved in that 😆 typical

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Some were involved in the celebrations....don’t be too hard on yourself

  4. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    NEVER DOUBT THE REDS

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      7-2

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

        Yet we’re still on our way to the top of the league !

        1. Right In The Stanchion
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You’ve never even been to Liverpool mate

  5. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    was 0.2M off Kdb to mane differential cap.

  6. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    That Robbo and TAA double up guarantees at least an assist, get a clean sheet and you've hit the jackpot

  7. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is VAR reviewing this Pickford challenge on VVD?

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

    Virgil knee!

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

    Could be a pen

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Or a pencil....

  10. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    This will end up as a Salah pen

  11. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford 😆

  12. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Looks onside

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

      Fair play. Mane away from home always a shout

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Alright

    3. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice!

  13. FPL_trail_runner
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Liverpool as predicted dominating so far.

  14. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Offside

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

    No pen

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Use the keyboard.....

  16. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford could be gone here

  17. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford is not only a terrible goalkeeper, but a thug!

    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I dont think he intended to do that, he was just absurdly clumsy.

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That is true

  18. COLLIN QUANER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Send the fraud off

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

    Ffsssss

  20. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford is crap tho tbh

  21. Says
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hello it's me, the guy who didn't bring in Mané for KDB... also I have Pickford

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

    Pickford saved by the line, still dirty tackle

  23. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What a surprise I own VVD and captained Salah!

  24. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Not sure if VVD will recover from this..

  25. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    No way that's offside

  26. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Shouldn't pickford be getting a card at least. You don't have to be "in play" to get carded.

  27. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    That's a bad injury. I think he's gotta go off.

  28. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Damn, feel sorry front he bloke predicting the Mané/Robbo combo.

  29. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Red card all day