Jamie Carragher has told Liverpool all it needs to know about Everton danger man
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Liverpool travels to take on Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend, with one of David Moyes' players the clear danger man, who Jamie Carragher is a big fan ofLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher before the Champions League game between Man City and Borussia Dortmund.(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Liverpool is only five points ahead of Everton as it heads into the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend, making the clash something of a six-pointer in the race for the various European places.A victory for Arne Slot's men would further establish them in the top five spots, which have already been confirmed as being enough to qualify for the Champions League. By the time the game kicks off on Sunday, Manchester United will already have played Chelsea, meaning at least one of those sides will have dropped points.But Liverpool can only focus on itself, and it will have to be at the top of its game away at Everton, with Slot's men having lacked energy and intensity for much of this campaign.READ MORE: How Liverpool could line up next season with 3 transfers to transform Arne Slot's sideREAD MORE: Arne Slot makes bold prediction for next season and hits back at Liverpool 'doubts'Everton has been in good form lately and beat Chelsea 3-0 in its last home game.
Beto scored twice in that win, while Iliman Ndiaye also netted — and he has been excellent for David Moyes."He's an absolutely fabulous player — he's brilliant," Jamie Carragher said on Monday Night Football after Ndiaye starred for Everton against Sunderland earlier this season."I watched him a couple of weeks ago against Man City; it looked like a Man City player was playing for Everton — that’s the best way I can describe him.Beto celebrates with Iliman Ndiaye after scoring his second goal during the match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 21, 2026(Image: Gary Oakley/Everton FC/SmartFrame)"This guy is Everton’s best player, and he was Everton’s best player last season by a long way."So far this term, Ndiaye has scored six times and provided three assists for his teammates in all competitions. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Currently eighth in the Premier League standings, Moyes says his side is ready to challenge for a place in Europe next season, with the Champions League not completely out of reach."Well, if they don’t rise to it, then I don’t know what they’d rise to," Moyes added.
"Over the years, if it’s having a last game of the season and avoiding relegation, then that’s nothing to celebrate, really."I don’t think you can be a team in the relegation zone and just surviving. I think you can celebrate winning trophies or challenging for Europe, so I hope they can enjoy this side of it rather than the side we’ve seen before."Liverpool.com says: Ndiaye is a lovely player to watch.