The Merseyside derby is not a âmustâ 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 doesnât believe that this match is a âmust-winâ for his old side and that their top four hopes will not be derailed by a draw or loss:âBrendan is an attacking manager, thatâs the way he plays the game,â he said. âHeâs not going to change that just because itâs the Merseyside derby.âI donât think itâs a âmust-winâ game [despite the recent pressure]. Itâll be nice to win, itâll be nice to draw. If Liverpool lose does that mean they wonât finish in the top four? No, not at all.âIn terms of confidence itâs important for Liverpool to win, but if you ask me if itâs a âmust winâ, Iâd say no.âBarnes went on to highlight Lukaku as the major threat in the Everton ranks following the Belgianâs excellent performances in the 3-2 comeback win at West Brom on Monday night:âTheyâve [Liverpool] handled Lukaku well in the past and beaten Everton,â he said. âHowever, they have had problems against him, Lukakuâs playing well and is full of confidence so itâll be a challenge that they [Liverpoolâs defence] will have to stand up to.â
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