Liverpool Fans Receive Positive Update Ahead of Merseyside Derby
Liverpool supporters have been given an encouraging update before Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby.
Following a 17-day break due to the international fixtures and FA Cup quarter-finals, the Reds return to action at Anfield against Everton. Arne Slot’s side will be eager to bounce back from recent defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle earlier this month.
During the break, Liverpool faced a couple of injury concerns. Ryan Gravenberch withdrew from the Netherlands squad before their UEFA Nations League matches against Spain, while Alisson Becker had to leave Brazil’s camp after suffering a suspected concussion in their win over Colombia.
Double Injury Boost for Liverpool on Monday
Sky Sports cameras captured Liverpool’s training session at Kirkby on Monday, bringing positive news about both Gravenberch and Alisson.
A reporter confirmed: “The good news for Liverpool is that Ryan Gravenberch is back in training. He wasn’t feeling well after the [Carabao] Cup final and missed the Netherlands’ UEFA Nations League matches.”
Additionally, footage earlier in the day showed Alisson training as well. Despite a heavy collision with Davinson Sanchez while playing for Brazil, the goalkeeper has returned to training and assured he is fine for the Everton match.
Timely Lift Ahead of Crucial Derby
Following disappointing results against PSG and Newcastle, along with recent speculation surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s possible move to Real Madrid, Liverpool will be keen to start April with a much-needed win.
Defeating Everton—especially after the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park in February—would not only restore confidence but also push Liverpool closer to their 20th league title.
In another boost, training footage showed Joe Gomez progressing in his recovery from a hamstring injury, doing individual running drills.
With these fitness updates, Liverpool enters the derby in a stronger position. Arne Slot is expected to provide further details in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.
The Reds will hope to fare better than in 2020 when, following a similar break, they were held to a goalless draw by Everton. This time, three points would be the perfect way to reignite momentum for the final stretch of the season.