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title: "Carlo Ancelotti confirms Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Allan are available"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2021-02-19T14:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-19T14:00:00Z"
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# Carlo Ancelotti confirms Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Allan are available

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed [Dominic Calvert-Lewin](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/17/everton-hopeful-dominic-calvert-lewin-will-be-fit-to-face-liverpool/) and Allan will be available to face [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/19/fabinho-and-milner-ruled-out-of-liverpools-clash-with-evernton/) in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday evening.

Ancelotti confirmed the pair will be available or the clash during his [pre-match press conference](https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2035561/everton-boss-gives-merseyside-derby-team-news-update)as relayed by [Phil Kirkbride on Twitter](https://twitter.com/philkecho/status/1362745689508376583).

> Twitter: Ancelotti confirms DCL and Allan are back for the derby (@philkecho)

The duo’s availability comes as a huge boost for the Reds’ across the park rivals and will be sure to heighten the [nerves around Jurgen Klopp’s squad](https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/liverpool/form-guide) ahead of a pivotal encounter.

Everton are aiming to win their [first match at Liverpool’s home](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11156341/liverpool-v-everton-recalling-the-last-time-the-toffees-won-at-anfield) since September 1999 and arguably, given the lack of fans and circumstances surrounding the two sides, this could [present a huge opportunity](https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/can-everton-finally-win-at-anfield/189318) to end that hoodoo.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Calvert-Lewin has [13 goals in 20 league games](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/141469/Show/Dominic-Calvert-Lewin) in 2020/21 and will pose a genuine threat to what will likely be a makeshift Liverpool backline given their injury absentees.

Allan meanwhile possesses different qualities and will [act as a spoiler in midfield](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/82438/Show/Allan)will look to thwart any attacks Klopp’s side can mount.

This game has bigger implications than normal with the two sides evenly matched in the [league standings](https://www.premierleague.com/tables), putting potential Champions League qualification on the line as well as the usual[local pride](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sport/john-aldridge-plenty-local-pride-3362307) at stake.