Thiago Alcantara makes his first start for Liverpool in this afternoon’s clash with Everton at Goodison Park.

The No.6 is handed a berth in midfield for the Merseyside derby, while Sadio Mane, Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip also return to the line-up.

Liverpool: Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Henderson, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

Subs: Kelleher, Wijnaldum, Milner, Gomez, Jones, Minamino, Jota.