“Kelleher, Mac Allister, Nunez, and Konate: Who Shined and Who Faltered in the Cancelled Derby”

“Kelleher, Mac Allister, Nunez, and Konate: Who Thrived and Who Suffered in the Cancelled Derby”

Liverpool and Everton were poised to clash in a match destined to be etched in football history, but the weather has shattered those hopes.

It was confirmed on Saturday morning that Storm Darragh had battered the city, making it unsafe for Liverpool and Everton to play the final derby at Goodison Park.

While this news was undoubtedly disappointing for fans, especially those who traveled for the match, it could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for several members of Arne Slot’s squad.

According to liverpoolfc.com’s pre-match update, the team was set to be without Alexis Mac Allister, Alisson Becker, Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota, Ibou Konate, Conor Bradley, and Kostas Tsimikas for the game across Stanley Park.

Though the rescheduled date for the fixture remains uncertain, all seven players now have the opportunity to feature in a match they would have missed otherwise.

“The Cancellation of the Merseyside Derby: A Hidden Blessing?”

Alexis Mac Allister’s suspension means he will miss our upcoming Champions League match due to his European ban, followed by a suspension for the Fulham game, giving him a two-week break between the Newcastle and Southampton fixtures.

The Argentine could be the biggest beneficiary, as he is fully fit and now has time to rest amid a hectic schedule.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose minutes have been carefully managed lately, will also enjoy a well-deserved weekend off.

Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, and Ibou Konate, all of whom are expected to play key roles in upcoming fixtures, will also benefit, as their injuries now have extra time to heal before returning to serious action for the Reds.

As a result, Caoimhin Kelleher, Darwin Nunez, and Joe Gomez, who were stepping in for absent teammates, now have fewer opportunities to showcase their abilities.

While there are certainly both winners and losers in this situation, overall, this disruption could prove to be a welcome one.