The search for a new coach at Liverpool Football Club has been put on somewhat of a stand-by. Just two weeks ago, it was assumed that the Portuguese Ruben Amorim would succeed Jurgen Klopp, but the officials at the Anfield club changed their minds. The current Sporting Lisbon strategist, who is rumored to have met with representatives of West Ham United, is clearly no longer the first choice for a successor of the German who has acquired the status of a legend among the Reds.As the selection of a new LFC boss drags on, the focus has shifted to the squad, which has a must-see task in the English top-tier title race on Wednesday. While the Merseyside derby is of course particularly explosive, and Everton would, logically, want to upset their city rivals when it comes to the championship race, the Reds are the favorites and can’t complain too much about their recent performances at Goodison.In recent years, the Toffees have generally had little to cheer about against their high-profile city rivals. The Liverpool Blues are winless in their 12 previous home games, but nine of those 12 clashes ended in a draw. A stalemate now does not suit the protagonists at all, because Everton are in the fight for survival, and the Reds should not lose pace with the leading Arsenal.Option number three for Liverpool: Arne SlotLiverpool would have to respond to Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday to move level with the Gunners in the table. After two setbacks in the championship, the Reds returned to winning ways in the last round, defeating Fulham 3-1. However, with Klopp’s side still holding a worse goal difference than Arsenal and Manchester City having a point and a game in hand, LFC currently have the worst chance of taking the throne. Especially considering the schedule in which Liverpool have to deal with Tottenham and Aston Villa.April was not so successful for the Reds. Against Atalanta, they were unexpectedly eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Europa League, and in the league they only drew at Old Trafford with Manchester United 2-2 and then suffered a home defeat against Crystal Palace (1-0).As for Everton, they have bounced back from a poor start of the year and can look back on April as a successful month despite the 6-0 debacle at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. However, in total the Toffees have taken seven points from four matches – drawing at Newcastle and beating rivals at home (Burnley and most recently Nottingham).These players might need some finishing practice! 😬#Everton #Liverpool #Chelsea #ManCity pic.twitter.com/B0HhoANFPv— DR Sports (@drsportsmedia) April 16, 2024 Although the balance of matches clearly speaks in favor of Liverpool, Everton are still able to trip the rival, especially at home. We have already mentioned numerous draws at Goodison, and the last one ended goalless. The match at Anfield in October resulted in Reds tormenting their city rivals, and Mohamed Salah ‘broke’ them with two goals in the last quarter of the match.Sean Dyche’s men have struggled this season, in particular due to the absence of a goalscorer, which has left Everton with the second-worst attack in the league. Doucoure scored six goals, Calvert-Lewin five, and otherwise no one scored more than three.Liverpool do not lack scorers. With 17 goals and nine assists, Salah is among the most productive players in the competition, and Darwin Nunez is also among the best with 11 goals and eight final passes.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 29TuesdayArsenal – Chelsea 5-0 (1-0)/Trossard 4, White 52, 70, Havertz 57, 65/Wednesday21:45: (2.85) Wolverhampton (3.50) Bournemouth (2.55)22:00: (1.35) Man.Utd. (5.60) Sheffield Utd (9.50)22:00: (8.00) Everton (4.80) Liverpool (1.45)22:00: (2.80) Crystal Palace (3.45) Newcastle (2.45)Thursday22:00: (7.00) Brighton (4.50) Man.City (1.45)***odds are subject to change***
