Liverpool and Everton might be set for a Merseyside derby for the ages on the finish of the season, with big ramifications for each golf equipment ought to the present date be rearranged.
The Premier League desk makes for contrasting studying within the metropolis as issues stand, with the Reds sitting fairly on the high whereas the Blues discover themselves languishing within the relegation zone.
It was a 2-0 victory for Jurgen Klopp‘s facet the final time the edges met again in October, however the supervisor’s last go to to Goodison Park as Liverpool boss might be his largest of all.
Everton are set to host the derby on March 17, however that shall be moved if the Reds are to progress to the FA Cup fifth spherical with a victory over Southampton.
Liverpool’s involvement in all 4 competitions makes discovering a brand new date difficult, and will imply we see a a lot later derby than deliberate.
Ought to Klopp and his group safe a spot within the final 4 of the Europa League, solely two midweek slots shall be obtainable to suit the competition in.
A type of slots falls within the last week of the 2023/24 marketing campaign, including one other big conflict into what Liverpool will hope shall be a busy schedule.
In that occasion, the brand new date would possible fall on both Could 14 or 15, only a few days earlier than the Premier League season finale at dwelling to Wolves.
Liverpool shall be aiming to be chasing down a twentieth league title by that time, whereas their neighbours might be preventing for his or her top-flight standing.
The Merseyside derby has not been held throughout the last month of the season since 2013, when the edges performed out a 0-0 draw with little driving on it for both.
Perhaps, issues could be very totally different on this event.
All being effectively, the derby could be adopted by a triumphant Klopp farewell to Anfield on Could 19, the Europa League last in Dublin on Could 22 and the FA Cup last at Wembley on Could 25.
It may additionally give the Reds an opportunity to sink their rivals to the Championship, with an additional cost for monetary breaches nonetheless hanging over their heads.
Another week may current itself for April 23 or 24, however that could be wanted for a rescheduled journey to Fulham ought to the Reds attain the FA Cup last, making the ultimate week of the season probably the most possible alternative at the moment.
Whereas a mouthwatering prospect for the impartial, it’s a considerably terrifying one for supporters, notably provided that 5 of the final six Goodison encounters have resulted in attracts.
Ought to it come to it, let’s hope it’s a derby we will remind our neighbours about in years to come back, for extra causes than one!
