Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Everton

Liverpool take on Everton in the Merseyside derby on Sunday knowing that victory may be required to keep hold of their one-point lead at the top of the standings.

Manchester City face Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, and a win for Pep Guardiola's side would put them two points clear of Liverpool.

However, Liverpool boosted their hopes of ending their long wait for another top-flight title on Wednesday night by thrashing Watford by a 5-0 scoreline.

Here, Sports Mole looks at Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their encounter with the Toffees.

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Status: Doubtful Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: March 3

Roberto Firmino picked up a minor ankle injury at Manchester United last weekend and it kept him out of the game with Watford, but the Brazilian should return for the Merseyside derby.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: March 10

Klopp recently revealed that Dejan Lovren has made a return to training after seven weeks out, but this weekend's game may come too soon for the Croatian.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: March 31

Joe Gomez recently went surgery on a fractured ankle, and Klopp expects the defender to be in contention for a return after the next international break.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is said to be making good progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury, but the club are yet to set a date for the midfielder's return.

Liverpool have no suspensions ahead of this game.