Everton host Sunderland this afternoon while they aim to put a difficult week behind them and secure a place in the FA Cup fourth round.
David Moyes’ side enters this fixture following a bruising 1-1 draw with Wolves that saw both Michael Keane and Jack Grealish sent off. The Toffees are currently winless in their last three home games and must overcome a significant personnel crisis if they are to maintain their strong historical record against the Black Cats in this competition.
Everton Team News
David Moyes must navigate a severely depleted squad due to a “raft” of suspensions and injuries. Michael Keane is unavailable for the next three matches following his red card for violent conduct, while Jack Grealish also serves a suspension. They join Jarrad Branthwaite, Seamus Coleman, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in missing this afternoon’s clash through injury.
Consequently, Moyes is expected to hand starts to some of his squad players. Mark Travers could continue in goal, while Jake O’Brien is set to anchor the defence alongside James Tarkowski in Keane’s absence. In midfield, Tim Iroegbunam and James Garner will likely be tasked with controlling the engine room. Beto is poised to lead the line, supported by Dwight McNeil and the exciting Tyler Dibling, as Everton look to find the goals that have been elusive at home recently.
