The 206th Merseyside derby pits both sides against each other as they still look to cement their intentions for the season.
Everton could welcome back Tim Cahill for the first time in three months following a broken metatarsal bone back in July. Thomas Gravesen (knee) and James Vaughan (shoulder) have also returned to training but are unlikely to be involved in the derby game. And Andrew Johnson is still out with a bad ankle.
Benitez will hope that the international break has given his players a chance to reflect on their faltering performances in the league as they face a tricky tie at Goodison Park.
Fernando Torres is in contention after a thigh injury but may be a victim of his manager’s rotation policy again. While Dirk Kuyt (hamstring), Xabi Alonso and Daniel Agger (both metatarsal) are all doubts for the trip.
The 206th Merseyside derby pits both sides against each other as they still look to cement their intentions for the season.
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