Predicted Everton XI vs Brighton… Sean Dyche ditches 22-year-old, £90k-a-week player returns to start
Robert De Zerbi undoubtedly felt the full impact of that previous season, as Sean Dyche’s team crushed them 5-1; the outcome was crucial to their eventual survival.
But on Saturday, things probably won’t be so simple, and the 52-year-old has a difficult job ahead of him in choosing the best team to win.
This is our suggested starting lineup for Everton vs. Brighton & Hove Albion.
From the team that squeaked to a draw with Crystal Palace earlier in the week, Dyche is anticipated to make just two changes.
Naturally, Jordan Pickford will not be one of those changes as he is a constant between the posts.
He will, of course, be seated behind an unaltered back four, since Everton has appeared more formidable ever since Ben Godfrey rejoined the team.
His strength and agility at full-back properly balance the team and ease the workloads of James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Vitaliy Mykolenko.
But before entering the engine room, there must be some agitation.
James Garner appeared scared to take possession and control the game on Monday; he frequently forced the center backs to punt the ball forward.
When Amadou Onana entered the game, he made a game-changing difference simply by accepting the ball and trying to advance the team.
Idrissa Gana Gueye will likely start in place of the 22-year-old in Dyche’s lineup in order to sustain his relentless energy.
Abdoulaye Doucoure has to start over, even though his previous performance was excused due to his lack of experience.
To see how important his double was to the victory in this match from last season, all you have to do is think back to that occasion.
Ashley Young will undoubtedly have to withdraw for Jack Harrison, who will be accompanied on the other flank by Dwight McNeil, after a difficult night as well. Another player who made an impact on Monday’s match off the bench was the £90k-per-week loanee.
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