Liverpool have battled their way to a hard-earned 1-0 victory over rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Diogo Jota's second-half goal proving the difference.
Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure is facing an uncertain future at Goodison Park after the club decided not to trigger a one-year extension in his contract.
The Premier League has denied a joint request from Liverpool and Everton to reschedule the upcoming Merseyside derby, which is set to take place at Anfield on Wednesday, April 2.
Everton have been dealt a fresh injury concern after left-back Vitalii Mykolenko was forced off during Ukraine's 3-0 Nations League defeat to Belgium.
David Moyes has made no secret of his ambitions for Everton, as he looks to guide the club back into European competition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Everton in the Premier League at Molineux on Saturday night, with Marshall Munetsi scoring the equalizer that secured a crucial point in their fight against relegation.