Former Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz accepts Everton are favourites for the Merseyside derby.

The two teams meet on Sunday at Goodison Park.

“It's a massive game, especially after the start to the season that Liverpool had," Henchoz told talkSPORT.

“Obviously, as a [Liverpool] player you have two games that the fans really want to win. They lost the first one [3-1 to Manchester United], so Rodgers is under pressure.

“He needs a result and he needs them quickly.

“I think Everton are favourites at the moment after their great comeback against West Brom on Monday night and I think Liverpool will really have to perform if they are to get something out of the match."