Analysis from Ian Doyle after Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 at Anfield in the 243rd Merseyside derby thanks to a brace of late goals from Mohamed Salah
This undoubtedly wasn’t how Kostas Tsimikas envisioned Liverpool to begin life, at least for the time being, without Andy Robertson.
Intriguing, then, was how, after a brief spell of Luis Diaz as wing-back, Joe Gomez impressed during his late cameo on the left flank. Jurgen Klopp had namechecked the England international as a possible alternative to the crocked Robertson, and this showing, along with his general good form this campaign, was further evidence of that being a realistic option.
This was the Dutchman at his dominant best. No player won more aerial challenges, completed more tackles or made more clearances for Liverpool, while his composure and ability on the ball allowed the Reds to maintain a high line and keep Everton hemmed in second half. Indeed, Van Dijk was one of four Liverpool players to have in excess of 100 touches as the Reds enjoyed 77% possession.
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