• Liverpool v Everton, Premier League

Sturridge misses Merseyside derby

ESPN staff
September 27, 2014

Daniel Sturridge has not been passed fit to take part in the first Merseyside derby of the season as Liverpool host Everton at Anfield.

The striker has been out of action after suffering a thigh injury while on England duty last month and was reported to be in contention for a place on the bench.

Philippe Coutinho has shaken off a groin problem but has to settle for a place on the bench while Jordan Henderson is fit enough to start despite a recent hip problem.

Brendan Rodgers has chosen Suso as one of his substitutes following a bright performance in the League Cup midweek, while Rickie Lambert has also dropped to the bench. Mario Balotelli starts up front.

Liverpool: Mignolet; Manquillo, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno; Gerrard, Henderson, Lallana, Sterling, Markovic; Balotellli

Subs: Jones, Toure, Enrique, Lucas, Suso, Coutinho, Lambert

Everton: Howard; Hibbert, Jagielka, Stones, Baines; Barry, McCarthy; Mirallas, Besic, Naismith; Lukaku

Subs: Joel, Gibson, Eto'o, McGeady, Browning, Osman, Alcaraz

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