Red alert, Scousers!

PREPARE for more Klopp fistpumps if this pivotal week plays out successfully for the Reds.

Jurgen’s joy in front of the Kop (below) after the crushing of United may well be the precursor for more.

Starting this afternoon with the auld enemy – in a battle whose local ramifications are far greater than they have been for many years.

One Scouse mate Glyn Owen put it succinctly, saying: “If a couple of No.82 buses go missing, they may be found in a certain goalmouth – but if the Reds lose, it would be the upset of the decade.” On the transport theme, Brian Magee adds: “Even if we hijacked the Reds’ bus, their next best XI would still beat us.” While Anfield diehard Jimmy Graves has special consideration for Toffees keeper Jordan Pickford: “Realistically, 3-0 to the Reds. T. Rex arms to get a hostile reception and get sent off.”

Bluenose Paul Turner says: “Score draw – 1-1 or 2-2. In my dreams...”

But Nick Woodhead is more statistical: “Strangely enough, 1-1 is the most popular historical scoreline when the Reds are at home... as an eternal pessimist, it wouldn’t surprise me to see Everton desperately holding out for a draw.”

And that’s all before the small matter of a Champions League semi just three nights later. Phew!