Source: Liverpool_Echo
Howard Kendall: Keeping Steven Gerrard quiet is key to Everton’s derby hopes
BOTH Everton and Liverpool are struggling at the moment but a derby victory would give them either of them a much needed lift.[LNB]Sunday's clash at Goodison is vital for both clubs after their recent disappointments.[LNB]And whoever comes out on top could find it changes their season.[LNB]Everton's preparations haven't been ideal with back to back defeats to Manchester United and Hull but derbies are different.[LNB]David Moyes has had a dig about his players' attitude but I don't think that will be an issue on Sunday.[LNB]Everyone will be up for it and remember Liverpool have got problems of their own.[LNB]What does concern me a little is how we are going to deal with Steven Gerrard.[LNB]I think Sunday is one of those rare occasions when you have to have special tactics to stop a particular player.[LNB]Gerrard makes them tick in that role behind a lone striker and keeping him quiet is crucial.[LNB]He needs to be man marked and Phil Neville would have been ideal for that job, but with him injured John Heitinga could carry out that role.
