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

    Hon Everton

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

    James
    Digne
    DCL
    Salah

    Own them all mate

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

      Good

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

    Finally, my players scoring goals. Mo and DCL.

  4. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    COME ON TAAA

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

    woooooooooooooo

  6. F4L
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    CR7 esque, jesus DCL jumps so high.

  7. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Another 1 pointer for TAA....

    Time to go lad

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

      Yes i am mad ..

  8. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    DIGNE AND DCL COMBO DELIVERS FINALLY 😀

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

      Jam central....

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

        😛

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

          😉

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

    Get in, DCL!

  10. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    We all knew that was coming 😀

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

    Hamez for the winner ... make it happen

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

    Robbo still on 3BP wtf

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

      Oh yes!

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

        Digne on 3 now lol another wtf.

  13. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    He is Inzaghi

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

    Digne and Dcl dreamland for me, just what I needed

  15. Keep Calm and Play On
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I’ve had better goalkeepers than Adrian in my local men’s league

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

    Ugh. Benching everton hasnt gone well.

    Nice goal though

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

    Returns from all my three players DCL, Hamez and Salah. I’ll take it. Happy I ditched TAA.

  18. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Finally the points are coming my way

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

    Pickford denies salah assist

  20. Supersonic Marv'
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why is Kane still starting ahead of DCL for England?

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

      Dominic did start, last I looked.

  21. Ted Bovis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lol @ whoever just said DCL buble burst!

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

      OMG

  22. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Don’t own DCL but get in there Everton come onnnn

  23. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    DCL WOW! He is real deal after all. Happy to own him!

  24. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    DCL 48% EO, lower than I thought!

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wow! That is low

  25. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Dominic Calvert Lewandowski

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

    Digne mopping up the baps

  27. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Digne steals Robertson's BAPs! You love to see it.

  28. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Salah, DCL currently not close to bonus.

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

    James down

  30. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sold Digne and Barnes for Lamptey and Son for -4

    Wonder if it will pay off!