The Merseyside derby originally scheduled for December was postponed due to heavy storm.
Liverpool's postponed Premier League clash Everton has been officially rescheduled for Wednesday, February 12, with a 7:30 pm (GMT) kickoff.
The original match, set for December 7, was postponed due to safety concerns arising from Storm Darragh, which brought wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour.
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According to reports, the new date avoids a clash with the Champions League play-off round first legs, which Liverpool will not be involved in after their dominant group stage performance.
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A joint decision was made by both clubs, Merseyside Police, and Liverpool City Council after a safety advisory group meeting.
While they haven't mathematically secured their last-16 spot, positive results against either Lille or PSV this month will guarantee their progression, allowing all parties to confidently confirm the derby's new date.
The rescheduled fixture slots between an FA Cup tie away at Plymouth on February 9 and a league match against Wolves at Anfield on February 16.
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The original postponement proved beneficial for Arne Slot's Liverpool side, allowing them extra rest and time for players to recover from injuries. Currently, only Joe Gomez remains on the injury list.
The delay also means Slot will now face David Moyes in the Everton dugout, who has returned to the club after a 12-year absence, rather than Sean Dyche, who was in charge at the time of the initial postponement.
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The rescheduled derby is part of a packed February schedule for Liverpool, with seven games and only one free midweek, which conveniently falls before their crucial away match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 23.