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Liverpool defender Joel Matip relishing Merseyside derby

Liverpool defender Joel Matip has a mixed relationship with the Merseyside derby but hopes to be involved in the cross-city clash for years to come.

The German has featured in just two of five matches against Everton since moving to Anfield in the summer of 2016.

He has finished on the winning side both times - a 3-1 victory in April 2017 and January's 2-1 FA Cup third-round triumph - but has still racked up more absences due to injury than appearances so far.

Liverpool defender Joel Matip has a mixed relationship with the Merseyside derby

'It was not the best of feelings connecting with Everton but I hope there will be many derbies to follow,' Matip told Press Association Sport.