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Time is right to face Liverpool believes Everton defender John Heitinga
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6 Feb 2010 12:20:00
By Alan Dawson
Everton defender John Heitinga believes the timing of the Merseyside clash with Liverpool could not be better suited for the visiting Toffees.
Heitinga, who was bought by David Moyes last summer from Atletico Madrid, believes the Reds' converse fortunes is a source of optimism for Everton ahead of the 213th derby clash between the two sides.
"I thought Liverpool would do better this season," Heitinga told the Times.
"In the past few years they have played well but they have surprised me with the way they are playing at the moment.
"It is the right time to beat Liverpool. It will not be easy, but it is better to face them now than when they won the Champions League, for example.”
Liverpool were Champions League winners in 2005, but manager Rafael Benitez has endured his most challenging season to date in the Premier League.
Following early eliminations from both domestic cups, the Champions League, and an underwhelming Premier League campaign, the Spanish boss has attracted vitriol and is in desperate need of a derby day victory to ease the mounting frustrations of the Anfield faithful.
Heitinga, who was bought by David Moyes last summer from Atletico Madrid, believes the Reds' converse fortunes is a source of optimism for Everton ahead of the 213th derby clash between the two sides.
"I thought Liverpool would do better this season," Heitinga told the Times.
"In the past few years they have played well but they have surprised me with the way they are playing at the moment.
"It is the right time to beat Liverpool. It will not be easy, but it is better to face them now than when they won the Champions League, for example.”
Liverpool were Champions League winners in 2005, but manager Rafael Benitez has endured his most challenging season to date in the Premier League.
Following early eliminations from both domestic cups, the Champions League, and an underwhelming Premier League campaign, the Spanish boss has attracted vitriol and is in desperate need of a derby day victory to ease the mounting frustrations of the Anfield faithful.
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