Which Everton players would get in Liverpool's starting XI?

Sam Allardyce is set to face Merseyside rivals Liverpool tonight in the FA Cup.

Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool recats as Sam Allardyce, Manager of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on December 10, 2017 in...

Just a month after their last meeting, Everton will once again make the short trip across Stanley Park to face bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield in the FA Cup.

Sam Allardyce’s side drew 1-1 with Liverpool in that match after a controversial late penalty. The Toffees are 17 points and five places behind their local rivals but, despite spending over £100million in the summer, which of Everton’s players would make the current Liverpool team?

We have picked out three Everton players who would get into the Reds XI.

Jordan Pickford

Arguably Everton’s best summer signing has been Jordan Pickford who arrived at Goodison Park for £30m from Sunderland.

Jordan Pickford of Everton during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Everton at The Hawthorns on December 26, 2017 in West Bromwich, England.

The 23-year-old has been ever present for Everton and pulled off plenty of big saves at big moments for the Toffees. Both Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius are prone to mistakes, with Mignolet being at fault for two of Arsenal’s three goals in their 3-3 draw before Christmas.

Idrissa Gueye

Liverpool will be signing Naby Keita from Red Bull Leipzig this coming summer, but for now their options in the centre of midfield are unconvincing. Jordan Henderson, Emre Can and Giorginio Wijnaldum have all been rotated this season and have failed to nail down a consistent starting role.

Idrissa Gueye of Everton celebrates scoring his team's opening goal with Oumar Niasse of Everton during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Everton at Vitality Stadium on...

Gueye is a natural defensive midfielder, which Liverpool have been lacking, and he made 135 tackles last season, more than anyone else in the league. He has been Everton’s most consistent performer over the last 18 months.

Leighton Baines

Leighton Baines of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park on November 18, 2017 in London, England.

Liverpool have had numerous problems at left-back over the last couple of years. Alberto Moreno has improved this season but there are still doubts about him defensively. Andrew Robertson hasn’t fully settled in yet and James Milner is sometimes drafted in from midfield.

Baines has been a solid left-back for nearly 15 years and is still an important player for Allardyce’s team although he will miss the cup tie through injury.

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