My Liverpool XI vs Everton – But Slot Won’t Pick It

18 Apr

With the derby against Everton FC looming, this is exactly the kind of game where Liverpool FC need to get everything right.

For me, this is the team that should start:

My XI

GK: Giorgi Mamardashvili

DEF: Jeremie Frimpong – Ibrahima Konate – Virgil van Dijk – Andrew Robertson

MID: Dominik Szoboszlai – Ryan Gravenberch – Curtis Jones

ATT: Mohamed Salah – Federico Chiesa – Ngumoha

Why Robertson Starts

This is a derby — not a game for experiments.

👉 Andrew Robertson brings:

  • Experience
  • Leadership
  • Understanding of what this fixture means

You need that at left-back in a game like this.

Jones Knows The Derby

In midfield, Curtis Jones has to start.

👉 He understands:

  • The intensity
  • The emotion
  • The responsibility

That matters more than anything in a derby.

Start Chiesa, Then Change It

Up front, I’d go with Federico Chiesa.

👉 Let him:

  • Run himself into the ground
  • Stretch the game
  • Cause problems early

Then in the second half:

👉 Bring on Alexander Isak to take advantage of tired legs

Give Ngumoha A Chance

This is the type of game where a fearless player can make a difference.

👉 Ngumoha would:

  • Worry defenders
  • Bring unpredictability
  • Play without fear

And if he tires?

👉 You’ve got Cody Gakpo ready to come on

The Balance Is Right

This team gives you:

  • Experience at the back
  • Energy in midfield
  • Pace and unpredictability up front

👉 Exactly what you need in a derby

But Let’s Be Honest…

As much as this team makes sense:

👉 I don’t expect Arne Slot to pick it

And that’s been part of the frustration this season.

The Bottom Line

Derby games aren’t about tactics alone.

They’re about:

  • Fight
  • Intensity
  • Players who understand the moment

👉 This XI has that.

The question is:

👉 Will Liverpool use it?

Jamie (The Kopite View)

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