Alex Iwobi says he is looking forward to an intense Merseyside derby against Liverpool at the Anfield Stadium on Saturday.

Liverpool players will not enjoy the presence of their vociferous fans at the ground as they have been restricted from entering football stadiums due to the spread of Coronavirus

The measure is part of regulations put in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 in England.

Everton head into the clash looking to end a run three Premier League games without a win.

“With the way Anfield is set up, it is almost like the fans are on the pitch so it may be a little bit of advantage for us but like I said, it is the Merseyside derby and both teams are going to be up for the game,”Iwobi told BBC Sport Africa.

“I have not been able to go into town because of the coronavirus but I have seen red and blue cars I know what is what. Like when I go towards the stadium for games, I see red flags on houses, cars.”