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Jurgen Klopp takes aim at Everton and admits the physicality in the Merseyside derby is 'too much for me' as Liverpool prepare for their first trip to Goodison Park since Virgil van Dijk suffered a season-ending injury in October 2020 Jurgen Klopp says the intensity of the Merseyside derby is too much for him Virgil van Dijk suffered a long-term injury in the corresponding fixture last year Thiago was also injured during a 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that the intensity of the Merseyside derby is 'too much' for him.
Klopp's side face Everton on Wednesday night in their first trip to Goodison Park since an especially ferocious encounter in October 2020.
The game ended 2-2 but there was much focus on Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who wasn't punished for a challenge on Virgil van Dijk which led to the Liverpool defender suffering an injury that kept him out for the remainder of last season.
Jurgen Klopp says the intensity and physicality of the Merseyside derby is too much for him
In the same game Everton forward Richarlison was sent off for a
