Arne Slot urges Liverpool to be ‘aggressive in a smart way’ against Everton

“Last season we were very aggressive when we went there because I watched the game back yesterday, but after half an hour I was a bit surprised because Liverpool had the ball most of the time and there were 10 fouls made by Liverpool players and only one by an Everton player."

Liverpool manager Arne Slot gestures during the Manchester City match (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot wants Liverpool to be “aggressive in a smart way” in the Merseyside derby as he feels his side receive more yellow cards than they deserve.

The Reds boss will be without midfielder Alexis Mac Allister against Everton on Saturday as he serves a one-match ban after his fifth booking of the season in Wednesday’s draw at Newcastle.