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Liverpool's attack were emphatic against Everton on Wedensday night.

Jurgen Klopp made five changes to his side that beat Brighton, brining in Divock Origi, Xherdan Shaqiri, Adam Lallana, James Milner and Adrian.

The changes were inspired, as it turned out, with Origi opening the scoring after just seven minutes and the Reds making it 2-0 through Xherdan Shaqiri just before the 20-minute mark.

Joel Matip was out of contention through injury as was Alisson and Fabinho who were suspended and injured respectively and without the solid defensive unit Liverpool were pegged back with a goal from Michael Keane just three minutes after doubling their lead.

Read Paul Gorst's match verdict after Liverpool beat Everton 5-2 here

However, Origi restored the two-goal advantage after half an hour before Sadio Mane made it 4-1 on the stroke of half-time only for the Richarlison to score the Blues' second in stoppage time of the first-half.

It was the most amount of goals ever scored in a single half of a Merseyside derby but the second-half was a much more controlled affair with Gini Wijnaldum adding Liverpool's fifth deep into the game.

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The 5-2 result means Liverpool are now unbeaten in 32 Premier League matches since a 1-2 defeat to Man City back in January (W27 D5) – the Reds' longest ever run without defeat in English top-flight history - and they continue their domestic campaign with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday.

And here we look ahead to who the Reds boss might select when his side are next in action.

Divock Origi headache

Divock Origi hadn't started a game in the Premier League for Liverpool since the 1-1 draw with Manchester united back in October, instead playing a bit part and coming in late on to replace one of the world-class front three.

However, against Everton you would think he had played every week as he looked incredibly sharp while scoring his brace and providing the Reds with something different down the middle at the head of the field.

He lit the fuse early in a remarkable first half with his sixth-minute opener, scoring the type of goal Liverpool have rarely scored this season, a player running in behind the opposing defence and nudging the ball beyond the goalkeeper before tapping into the open net.

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It was an example of how Origi, while willing to do his bit when called upon on the left flank, offers a genuine different option down the centre. Indeed, it was from there he bagged a brace against Barcelona.

Better still, was Origi's divine second, a sumptuous touch taking Dejan Lovren's long ball under control before lifting a finish over Jordan Pickford.

He will most definitely be in contention to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium and his performance will provide Klopp with a real headache because if the Belgian is selected, a big name in the form of Roberto Firmino could be missing out.

Xherdan Shaqiri conundrum

While Origi may not have started a game since late October, Xherdan Shaqiri had played a total of 23 minutes across all competitions for Liverpool since the start of the season.

The Swiss international has been hampered by niggling injury and the form of other players but made his first start this term against Everton and again it was like he'd never been away.

He was on hand to end a goal drought that stretched back almost 12 months, tucking away from Mane's pass in behind the shoddy Everton backline to make it 2-0.

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The midfielder grew stronger as the game progressed and with Liverpool in the midst of such a hectic schedule, his return could not be better timed.

Klopp brought Shaqiri into the fold to give others a rest, of course, but his performance will provide the German boss a conundrum when his side travel South this weekend.

His creativity and ability from the centre of the park could be well needed and a welcome addition to the Reds set-up with Bournemouth having lost seven of their opening 15 matches.

However, his selection would again see one of the tried and trusted stalwarts of the engine room like captain Jordan Henderson or Gini Wijnaldum missing out.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain meanwhile has been banging on the door to be selected more regularly once again and while it may be a lovely problem to have for Klopp it certainly presents a conundrum about what to do with his midfield.