Rodgers: We're ready for Merseyside derby

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers spoke of his confidence in the physical condition of his players after the strong side he opted to pick ahead of this weekend's Merseyside derby defeated Anzhi Makhachkala 1-0 at Anfield.

The starting line-up Rodgers fielded for the Europa League clash on Thursday included the likes of Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez as the manager resisted the temptation to rest a host of players for Sunday's Barclays Premier League trip to local rivals Everton.