Thanks to Storm Darragh, the Premier League clash between Everton and Liverpool this week was called off. Just four hours before the Merseyside derby was set to kick off, the game was postponed due to safety fears.
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11th February has been ‘pencilled in’
The meeting between the two fierce rivals will now have to be scheduled for a later date. However, that is easier said than done due to the congested fixture list for both teams over the traditionally busy festive period.
Assuming they continue to progress on all other fronts, the expected date couldn’t have come at a worse period for Arne Slot’s men, as it will mean they will have to play in five games over the span of 15 days. This will kick off with a visit to Bournemouth on February 1st and end when the Reds play host to Wolves on the 16th. In between that, there could be two domestic cup clashes, so long as Liverpool make their way through the third round of the FA Cup and the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Previously, a report from Sportsmole had identified the most likely time for the rearranged fixture to go ahead, noting:
Liverpool’s participation in the Champions League will keep them busy regularly during December and January during the week, and any gaps are otherwise filled by other cup competitions and Premier League fixtures. The Reds face Southampton in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on December 18, which may lead to semi-final encounters on January 6, 2025 and February 3, 2025.
Both clubs also have the FA Cup schedule to deal with, which complicates matters. Currently, Arne Slot and co have a six-day break in between games against Manchester United on January 5 and Accrington Stanley on January 11, but with Everton to face Peterborough United on January 9, it’s not clear if there would be enough space here to play the game.
