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Liverpool's Florian Wirtz escapes a tackle by Burnley's Quilindschy Hartman during the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Liverpool in Burnley, England, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool’s Isak and Wirtz on the bench for Merseyside derby against Everton

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool’s top two summer signings, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, were on the bench for Saturday’s Merseyside derby against Everton.

Isak made his debut in Wednesday’s 3-2 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid, starting and playing until the 57th minute. Wirtz had started Liverpool’s first four Premier League matches and the Champions League opener.

Hugo Ekitike started in place of Isak, who joined Liverpool in a deadline-day transfer from Newcastle. Alexis Mac Allister was in for Wirtz, who is scoreless for Liverpool this season after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.

Left back Milos Kerkez started in place of Andy Robertson and right back Conor Bradley instead of Jeremie Frimpong.

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Liverpool's Isak and Wirtz on the bench for Merseyside derby against Everton | iNFOnews.ca
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak runs during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

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