Everton predicted starting line-up vs Southampton – 7 changes as teenager given chance to impress.
The Everton squad is expected to play Southampton in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
When Everton plays Southampton in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Goodison Park (19.4 BST), they want to move on to the next round.
The Premier League season has not been easy for the Toffees thus far. Sean Dyche’s team hasn’t gained a single point after four games. This is true even though they had won the first two games by a combined score of two goals before losing 3-2 to AFC Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
While Dyche has received a lot of credit for keeping Everton in the Premier League the past two seasons, the pressure has mounted a little bit. The Blues’ attention is now focused on the Carabao Cup, where they will
Given that Mykolenko was ejected against Villa and Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson are still sidelined, Dyche has acknowledged he will be making some alterations to his starting lineup. This is the Everton squad that is expected to play the Saints, keeping everything in mind.
GK – Jordan Pickford
Will be as frustrated as anyone to have shipped 13 goals already this season. A confidence-booster is needed so he may not be rotated for Joao Virginia.
RB – Roman Dixon
Everton have problems in the full-back area with Patterson absent and Coleman is still doubtful, so Dixon could be given his second start of the season. The 19-year-old did as well as many would have hoped despite a 4-0 loss against Tottenham last month.
CB – Jake O’Brien
CB – James Tarkowski
Not hit the heights he’s capable of so far this term but he could improve with a new partner. Never missed a game through injury for Everton so won’t need to be rested.
LB – Ashley Young
Mykolenko was forced off with illness against Villa. The Ukraine international may not be risked so it’s likely that Young will deputise.
CM – James Garner
Had to come on at right-back at Villa after Mykolenko’s withdrawal. But Garner’s preferred role is in the middle of the park and he will be keen to impress, having missed the start of the season with a calf injury.
CM – Orel Mangala
Signed for Everton on deadline day from Lyon and was handed a substitute outing at Villa. Mangala is someone who has plenty of Premier League experience from his time at Nottingham Forest.
RW – Jesper Lindstrom
Shown some flashes of his ability after his loan arrival from Napoli. Started in the 3-0 win over Doncaster in the previous round of the Carabao Cup and will want to display what he’s capable of.
AM – Abdoulaye Doucoure
Been a trusted figure under Dyche but has found himself outside the starting XI of late. Doucoure did not come off the bench at Villa so will be fresh.
LW – Jack Harrison
The on-loan Leeds attacker hasn’t had too many chances to operate on the left flank during his time at Goodison, with Dwight McNeil the mainstay. But McNeil could be given a rest and Harrison may be switched flanks.
ST – Beto
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