Everton David Moyes (1)
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Pranav Shahaney
Fri 28 March 2025 16:40, UK
Liverpool will host Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on 2 April in the Premier League.
The Toffees return from their international break into one of the fans’ most-anticipated games of the campaign.
The last derby between the two sides at Goodison Park ended in a 2-2 draw.
The last derby ended 2-2, played at Goodison Park. (Credit: Imago)
David Moyes handed a double boost ahead of the Merseyside derby
David Moyes will want all his players available for selection as he’d like to cause an upset at Anfield.
Liverpool appear to be running away with the Premier League, but the Toffees would certainly not mind derailing their title party.
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Moyes has got a boost ahead of the game but it still remains to be seen if they will be ready to return to first-team action.
Appearances 24
Minutes played 1883
Goals 6
Passing accuracy 83.8%
Iliman Ndiaye’s statistics for Everton this season. [FotMob]
Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye were both spotted in training ahead of the derby.
Ndiaye has been a star player for Everton this season, making 24 Premier League appearances.
His last game prior to his injury was the aforementioned draw against Liverpool.
McNeil still some way away from being at full fitness for Everton
The duo’s return to training offers Moyes a cautious boost, but their minutes will likely be limited if cleared to play.
Both players were spotted training, signaling recovery progress, yet their fitness remains uncertain after injuries.
Ndiaye last played in February, suggesting a shorter layoff and a quicker return to sharpness.
McNeil, however, has been sidelined longer, meaning his path to full fitness requires a more gradual approach, likely restricting him to a brief cameo at best.
Moyes will prioritise their long-term health over rushing them back, especially against a rampant Liverpool side, so even if fit, the duo might only manage a combined handful of minutes – Ndiaye with slightly more leeway than McNeil – to test their readiness without risking re-injury in this high-stakes clash.
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