The Merseyside derby is not a ‘must’ win game for Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and Romelu Lukaku is the main threat to the Reds, according to John Barnes.The Reds and the Toffees are set to clash on Sunday in the latest instalment of their rivalry, which is known as one of the fiercest in English football.With Liverpool having made a stuttering start to the season they enter the fixture below Everton in the Premier League table, and with results having been generally poor for the Anfielders of late, Rodgers is under huge pressure to build on a vital victory against Aston Villa last weekend.WANT MORE? >> Liverpool transfer news | Latest transfer newsHowever, TitanBet brand ambassador Barnes doesn’t believe that this match is a ‘must-win’ for his old side and that their top four hopes will not be derailed by a draw or loss:“Brendan is an attacking manager, that’s the way he plays the game,” he said. “He’s not going to change that just because it’s the Merseyside derby.“I don’t think it’s a ‘must-win’ game [despite the recent pressure]. It’ll be nice to win, it’ll be nice to draw. If Liverpool lose does that mean they won’t finish in the top four? No, not at all.“In terms of confidence it’s important for Liverpool to win, but if you ask me if it’s a ‘must win’, I’d say no.”Barnes went on to highlight Lukaku as the major threat in the Everton ranks following the Belgian’s excellent performances in the 3-2 comeback win at West Brom on Monday night:“They’ve [Liverpool] handled Lukaku well in the past and beaten Everton,” he said. “However, they have had problems against him, Lukaku’s playing well and is full of confidence so it’ll be a challenge that they [Liverpool’s defence] will have to stand up to.”

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