Everton will host bottom-ranked Wolverhampton Wanderers at Hill Dickinson Stadium for their midweek match. The team needs these three points to climb back into the top 10 after a tough loss to Brentford over the weekend. Here’s our predicted lineup for Everton.
Everton Predicted Lineup vs Wolves After Dropping Out of Top 10
Everton’s Recent Formation
Everton faced challenges in their 4-2-3-1 setup during their 4-2 defeat to Brentford on January 4. Igor Thiago was particularly effective against their defense, scoring a hat-trick for Brentford. The match ended to the disappointment of Everton fans, who expressed their frustration.
Jack Grealish assisted both of Everton’s goals, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Michael Keane returned to the starting XI after missing the match against Nottingham Forest on December 30.
Jordan Pickford was in goal, with Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, and Vitaliy Mykolenko forming the defense. James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam played in defensive midfield, while Dwight McNeil, Tyler Dibling, and Jack Grealish were in attacking midfield. Thierno Barry led the attack.
Everton’s Recent Performance and Strategies
The team has managed to gather points and secure clean sheets against lower-ranked teams but has struggled against top teams. Their recent performance included a tense 0-0 draw against second-to-last Burnley just before the new year.
With several key players sidelined for various reasons, the upcoming transfer window might not provide much help. David Moyes mentioned that it’s “more unlikely than likely” that Everton will make any signings this month, though they are still exploring options.
Harrison Armstrong was brought back from his loan at Preston North End to provide more options, but Moyes hopes to send him back for further development.
Injuries and AFCON Absences
No players will return for the match against Wolves, with Carlos Alcaraz, Seamus Coleman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Jarrad Branthwaite all still injured.
Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye remain unavailable as they continue their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with Senegal.
Everton Predicted Lineup vs Wolves
GK: Jordan Pickford
Defence: Jake O’Brien – James Tarkowski – Michael Keane – Vitaliy Mykolenko
Midfield: Tyler Dibling – Tim Iroegbunam – Merlin Röhl – James Garner – Jack Grealish
Forwards: Thierno Barry
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