The Toffees’ visit is the first of nine dates in the Reds’ December diary and our head coach is keen to have as many options as possible during the busy Christmas schedule.
Central defence is a particular point of concern at the moment, with Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro all missing the 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Casemiro, Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw ended the game playing out of their natural position in Ruben’s back three after Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez were substituted.
There is no suggestion the pair had issues, although the Portuguese did admit after the game that Antony – who featured in a new right wing-back role – was taken off due to injury.