Neither Salah nor Mane, look who is Liverpool's top scorer in the Merseyside derby

Liverpool take on Everton in one of the big games on Matchday 9 of the 2023/2024 Premier League. Liverpool host Everton in Round 9 of the 2023/2024 Premier League. The Reds are coming off a 1-1 draw away to Brighton. For their part, the 'tofees' beat Bournemouth 3-0 at home.

After the end of the international break, the action at club level is back on track. In England, Matchday 9 of the Premier League kicks off with the Merseyside Derby: Liverpool and Everton, once again going head to head at Anfield. Luis Diaz returned to Klopp's side after playing for Colombia in the South American qualifiers and could be in the starting line-up against the Toffees.

On the vibrant stage of English football, the wait is over as Liverpool and Everton face off in a thrilling derby. With intertwined histories and fiery rivalries, both teams are hungry for glory in a clash that promises passion, skill and an insatiable hunger for victory. The pitch will witness an unforgettable duel. Jürgen Klopp's coaches are questioning the emergence of several players. One of them is Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcántara, who is suffering from a hip injury and will be out for several days, so he could still make it to this European fixture. Bajcetic and Gakpo will not be available for the match either.

<strong>Who is the top scorer? </strong>

Ahead of this new edition of the Merseyside derby, it is worth remembering the list of Liverpool's top scorers against Everton. Although you might think it would be Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane, the top scorer is legend Steven Gerrard with nine goals against the Toffees. Next on the list is Divock Origi with six goals, tied with Robbie Fowler and in third place are Mohamed Salah and Dirk Kuyt with five goals.