Everton Vs Liverpool: Heavy Pressure Jurgen Klopp At Merseyside Derby

Liverpool's men are chasing their 100th win in the Merseyside Derby against Everton. (X/@LFC)

JAKARTA - Heavy pressure Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp's manager during the Merseyside derby in the English Premier League match against Everton. However, Klopp is very optimistic about facing rivals in a duel at Goodison Park Stadium, Thursday, April 25, 2024 in the morning WIB.

The final edition of The Merseyside Derby for Klopp who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

Only this derby is becoming increasingly important because Liverpool are participating in the race for the league title. This is what makes the Reds under pressure because they are currently stuck in second place with 74 points.

Three points adrift of Arsenal who became stronger at the top after a 5-0 goal party when they beat Chelsea at the Emirates, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in the morning WlB.

If they win and match Arsenal's points, Liverpol will not be able to shift their rivals because they still lose the goal difference.

The threat also came from Manchester City, who are in third place. However, Man City, who has 73 points, still has two games.

If you win two matches against Brighton and Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola's team will definitely win the throne in the standings.

This is what makes Man City a little bit over the wind as the competition leaves a few more games.

Klopp himself is very optimistic about this 244th edition of the derby. The reason is, the former Borussia Dortmund coach has a good record in this fellow Liverpool team duel.

While handling The Kop, Klopp only lost once to 18 derbys. The only defeat was experienced in the midst of a pandemic when the match was held behind closed doors, aka without spectators

Interestingly, Klopp never lost every time his team visited Goodison Park.

If Liverpool win at home to The Toffees, then this will be Klopp's 10th victory. Liverpool also reached the milestone of their 100th victory in the history of Merseyside Derby.

"There is only pressure when undergoing derby. And, the pressure is indeed higher [than the usual match]. So joy will certainly be bigger if you win. This is extraordinary," said Klopp.

"Did I ignore the pressure? When you have a match, it is already a pressure. Moreover, this is a game that must be won. It has put pressure on and of course it cannot be enjoyed," he said.

The problem is, Liverpool are facing a city rival who needs a win. The team's position at the bottom makes Everton uncomfortable.

How could I not, Everton, who was sanctioned with a 10-point cut, still stuck in 16th position. They pocketed point 30 and were only five points ahead with Luton Town who was ranked 18th or the top position of the relegation zone residents.

The motivation and strong desire to gain three points makes Everton go all out at this derby.

However, manager Sean Dyce cannot field the best squad. Mainstay striker Beto will be absent after suffering head injuries when the team wins 2-0 ats Forest.

Apart from Beto, Everton was not strengthened by Lewis Dobbin, Dele Alli and Nathan Badminton. They haven't recovered from the injury they've suffered. Even my brother is in danger of not being able to defend Scotland at Euro 2024.

Likewise, Seamus Coleman is still absent. However, Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are fit. They can be fielded in this crucial match.

Meanwhile, Liverpool lost Diogo Jota who was injured. Jota's absence slightly disrupted the front sector of the Reds.

The reason is statistically, Jota is the most clinical, aka often scoring goals rather than other forwards.

Apart from Jota, all Liverpool players can be fielded. Including Mohamed Salah who was banned when Liverpool won 3-1.

Everton Lineup Forecast (4-4-1-1): Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Onana, Gueye, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz