When the Merseyside Derby comes around, there is nothing else to talk about between the two sides of Liverpool.
It will be a tough act to follow between Everton and Liverpool after February’s fiery encounter.
The last ever derby that took place at Goodison Park will certainly be remembered after James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser sent the Gwladys Street into bedlam.
In a game where the atmosphere is always electric, Abdoulaye Doucoure will probably take centre-stage, after Doucoure taunted the Liverpool fans prompting his red card.
Someone else who seems up for the game is Jake O’Brien as he’s taken to his Instagram to send a rallying cry.
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Jake O’Brien’s message to Everton fans ahead of Liverpool game
O’Brien is someone who has had a real resurgence since David Moyes returned to the club.
The Irishman has been excellent playing out of position in right-back, and even away from Everton, as O’Brien impressed for Ireland.
After taking on the full-back role, there could be potential for the defender to play at left-back against Liverpool after Vitaliy Mykolenko’s serious injury.
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Who knows what Moyes will decide but O’Brien has made his feelings clear on his social media ahead of such an occasion.
“Job done over the two legs, and proud to have made my first competitive start, especially at the Aviva Stadium. Always an honor to represent my country,” O’Brien said.
“Been a top week with the lads, now full focus on the run-in (Blue heart emoji – for Everton).”
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Moyes’ Everton promise to O’Brien may wait until next season
With Mykolenko’s injury taking centre-stage on international duty for Everton, as mentioned before, the ideal replacement will be needed.
After O’Brien’s solid stint at right-back, there is no reason why he can’t give it a go on the left, but Mohamed Salah would be his opposition leaving Moyes in a conundrum.
Adding to Moyes’ concern, the Toffees boss might have to wait till next season to achieve the promise he set out for the defender, as Moyes promised O’Brien the centre-back role.
It’s not the end of the world though as O’Brien clearly flourishes wherever he’s put, and he will no doubt be crucial for the visit to Anfield.