Everton have been hit harder with injuries in recent weeks and go into the game with a number of key players sidelined. Moyes is at least boosted by the return to training of first choice left-back Vitalii Mykolenko, who missed the FA Cup defeat to Bournemouth through injury.

Everton manager David Moyes has heaped praise on Liverpool boss Arne Slot but has urged his players to "put on a spectacle" when they host their local rivals in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night.

Duncan Ferguson enjoyed a stellar record in the Merseyside derby when he first played for Everton and was fuming when Liverpool eventually got the better of him

Arne Slot has confirmed he will make wholesale changes against Everton while one Liverpool star has been passed fit after injury

Everton play Liverpool for the final time in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday and manager David Moyes says the atmosphere can inspire his team.

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Liverpool (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Left-back Vitaly Mykolenko could be available after returning to training on Tuesday.

David Moyes admits the gap between Everton and Liverpool is "as big as it's been for a long time" as he prepares for the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday."I think the gap between the two teams at the moment is probably as big as it's been for a long time,

The Everton manager is set to be without seven players ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park but is hopeful of having one of his key men available again.