Liverpool and Everton's Starting Lineup Ages
Clash of the Merseyside Giants
Saturday, March 11, 1967, 8 PM
The highly anticipated Round of 16 clash between Liverpool and Everton on March 11, 1967, featured two teams with distinct average ages in their starting lineups.
Liverpool, under the legendary Bill Shankly, fielded a relatively young team with an average age of 23.3 years. This lineup included star players like Ian Callaghan (21), Tommy Smith (22), and Roger Hunt (24).
In contrast, Everton, managed by Harry Catterick, had an older and more experienced team with an average age of 26.1 years. Key players in their starting lineup included goalkeeper Gordon West (30), defender Brian Labone (27), and forward Alex Young (28).
The match itself was a thrilling affair, with Liverpool ultimately securing a 4-1 victory. Mohamed Salah made a remarkable return to the team and scored a memorable goal during the game.
The contrasting ages of the two starting lineups added an extra layer of intrigue to this historic Merseyside derby.
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