2 weeks Ago By Joshua Walsh, Last Word On Sports
Everton are set to host Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Toffees are looking to progress past this stage for the first time in three seasons. Last Word on Football brings you our Everton predicted lineup for the match at 3 pm on Saturday, February 8.
Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth How Everton Have Lined Up Everton have only made two changes in their last three fixtures. The first change saw Guinea-Bissau striker Beto lead the line last time out against Leicester in place of the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Behind the striker, Abdoulaye Doucoure is being played as an attacking midfielder.
Iliman Ndiaye provides excitement out on the left wing, with Jesper Lindstrom playing a hybrid right midfielder-wingback role. The second change saw James Garner replace Orel Mangala in the base of midfield. Alongside them, Idrissa Gueye completes the double pivot.
Jake O’Brien has earned his starting spot with recent performances, playing as a central right back. On the left Vitaliy Mykolenko has played as a left wing back. In the middle of the defence, James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite continue their partnership, which has seen Everton be one of the best defences in the Premier League over the last two seasons.
Jordan Pickford has started every league game this season on his way to eight clean sheets. Everton’s Recent Form and Tactics On paper, the Toffees lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation but it often shifts to a 5-2-3 in defence. The change sets up Ndiaye and Doucoure to play each side of the striker and allows for each to be available for counterattacks.
There has been a rejuvenated focus on pressing under Moyes. Using the endurance of Gueye and Doucoure has forced more turnovers higher up the pitch. Another change is direct passing and playing players in behind.
Beto’s two goals in their last match against Leicester were a prime example of their new intent. Bournemouth are the only team in the Premier League with more long passes than the Toffees. Expect aerial duels around the ground to be a key factor in the outcome of this match.
Everton Injuries To Consider Mangala has suffered an ACL injury that will see him return to his parent club Olympique Lyon. DCL has suffered another setback with a hamstring injury. Tim Iroegbunam has returned to the squad after a lengthy spell on the sideline.
Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth GK: Jordan Pickford RB: Jake O’Brien CB: Jarrad Branthwaite CB: James Tarkowski LB: Vitaliy Mykolenko CM: James Garner CM: Idrissa Gueye CAM: Abdoulaye Doucoure LM: Iliman Ndiaye RM: Jesper Lindstrom ST: Beto.
