That is the prediction of former Liverpool winger Craig Bellamy.
The Reds suffered a disappointing Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last night having won just five of their last 12 games across all competitions.
As they look to keep chase with Manchester City in the Premier League title race, they welcome local rivals Everton to Anfield having not lost at home in the derby since 1999.
Liverpool could only muster draws against the Blues in the league last season although triumphed in a home FA Cup tie thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s late header on his debut.
Everton are a transformed outfit since their last meeting, however, with Silva in charge and a host of fresh faces in their team including Richarlison and ex-Barcelona duo Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne – who are all expected to start.
They sit sixth in the Premier League and while they are 11 points off of second-placed Liverpool, they have won four of their last five and will hope to carry their momentum into this contest as they seek a first away derby win this side of the Millennium.
Yet Bellamy believes the approach of Silva’s team may play into the hands of Liverpool and their front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane on the counter-attack.
“No derby ever is [straight forward]. Everton have good players, especially Richarlison,” Bellamy told The Debate on Sky Sports.
“He would be an asset to any team in the Premier League. He is definitely a threat.
“But I just believe the way Everton play, the type of players they have in their team, will suit Liverpool.
“Liverpool are a little bit more dynamic. They’re very patient with the ball, Everton, you can send them into a false sense of security, let the full-backs come on.
“They’re very vulnerable in transition. They can’t afford to do that.
“I can’t see this manager going to Anfield shutting up shop. I think he will still go toe-to-toe which will be his downfall.”
England women’s legend Alex Scott added: “More space and that next level of quality will show when you can exploit those kind of spaces.
“It will be an interesting game. Both attack-minded managers.
“This is a good test for Everton to see where they are against those top teams in the league.
“Both teams need three points. It’s been a huge week for Liverpool to keep chase with Man City. It’s a huge game for them if they want to go on and win the league.”
Liverpool are two points adrift of leaders City – who face a home clash with Bournemouth on Saturday (3pm) where they will be expected to win comfortably.