Merseyside derby canceled: Sturm Darragh ensures chaos in Liverpool!

Merseyside derby canceled: Sturm Darragh ensures chaos in Liverpool!

Goodison Park, Liverpool, UK - The highly expected Merseyside derby between Everton and the leaders Liverpool must be canceled due to significant safety concerns, triggered by the storm low of the Darragh. As the Krone , it was decided on Saturday morning to move the game after meteorological warnings for strong winds with speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. This decision was made in close coordination between the two clubs, the Premier League and the local authorities. The storm warning applies until Sunday morning, which asked over three million people not to leave their houses.

The effects of the storm are far -reaching and not only affect the derby, but also the entire region. On Friday, two games in the second division had to be canceled because of the extreme weather conditions. "We know that this decision will be deeply disappointing for fans, but security has a top priority," said FC Everton in a current statement. The game should be the last game in the legendary Goodison Park because the club plans to move to a new arena.

consequences and challenges by the game cancellation

This shift brings logistic challenges with it because the football calendar is already well filled. According to Yahoo Sports , the match to be followed up, depending on the Liverpools participation in other competitions, could fall on an appointment in February. A new appointment could be announced in the week from 10 to 11 or 18 to 19 February, which could collide with the Champions League games and the upcoming Premier League duel against Manchester City.

The fans and teams are now in uncertain about the new appointment. Liverpool may be hindered by this game cancellation in the upward trend, while Everton has to wait for a new opportunity to receive this bitter rival in her last Premier League game in Goodison Park.