BREAKING NEWS: The Merseyside Derby – Everton vs Liverpool could be postponed because of this shocking reason.

After a mid-week setback, Liverpool are aiming to return to winning form, but adverse weather conditions could threaten the fixture. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for Merseyside, active from 1am to 9pm on Saturday due to Storm Darragh:

Strong northerly and northwesterly winds are expected to hit, with gusts reaching 70-80 mph along exposed coasts and headlands and 60-70 mph inland. Large waves are also anticipated in coastal areas, though winds are expected to ease in the west by the afternoon.

The wind direction would likely cause interference across the pitch rather than towards a specific goal, but with gusts of 80 mph, gameplay could still be affected. While the game is currently expected to go ahead, the referee may face a tough decision depending on conditions.

Impact on the Merseyside Derby

High winds could significantly influence the derby’s dynamics. Sean Dyche’s more direct style of play may suffer more under these conditions, while Arne Slot is likely to encourage Liverpool to focus on keeping the ball on the ground. However, the absence of Alexis Mac Allister could challenge this strategy.

Slot will depend on Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Trent Alexander-Arnold to maintain tempo and exploit spaces in Everton’s defense. And of course, Mo Salah remains key—ready to make the most of any chances and possibly celebrate more than just a goal, with rumors of a new contract offer circulating.

As the historic rivalry continues, Liverpool fans will be hoping their team has the final laugh, weathering the storm both on and off the pitch.