Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers won't rule out Daniel Sturridge starting against Everton this weekend.
Rodgers's main decision going into the derby is whether to start Sturridge or use the England striker from the bench.
"He is not far away from starting, he is really champing at the bit," said Rodgers. "But we want to make sure he is going to be available now for the rest of the season. If the timing is not quite right it can hurt us.
"His appetite to play is there, which is great. I need to speak with my staff and Daniel and make a decision. It is difficult because these are games that we want to win, so it is hard if someone only needs 30 or 45 minutes."
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