Alisson Becker professed his love for the full-size ardour and records of the Merseyside derby.
The goalkeeper is in line to make his tenth appearance against Everton in Liverpool's intention this night at Goodison Park, having tasted victory in the fixture on 5 occasions.
And when previewing the game with Premier League Productions, Alisson designated the unique nature of clashes between competitors and why they're continually singled out by way of players and supporters.
He said: "I love derbies. I suppose it is some thing that makes football distinct – the stories behind games, atmosphere, the supporters.
"I recognize how it is huge for the city, how big it is for the supporters and how massive this sport is for us.
"You understand when you go in a derby – no depend if you're favourite or if you are playing exact all season – it's a exceptional game, the opponents continually provide the fantastic of themselves.
"You have to do your fantastic as well and I consider it will be a gorgeous game."
The 8pm BST kick-off throughout Stanley Park is the first of the Reds' remaining five matches of the 2023-24 season.
Encounters with West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers then watch for Jürgen Klopp's men.
Asked if he felt Liverpool required 15 factors from 15 for a shot at lifting the title, Alisson replied: "We do. But I suppose we have to suppose only on the subsequent mission we have in the front of us.
"Of path we need that they [Arsenal and Manchester City] drop factors as well, but we have to do our job to at least have a hazard at the end of the season. So, the next game is the most vital for us."
