Everton travel to the South Coast on Tuesday night looking to bounce back immediately from a heavy home defeat.
The 4-1 loss to Newcastle United was a stark reality check after their heroic win at Old Trafford. Now, David Moyes must rally his troops for a tough away trip. The Toffees face a difficult task against a Bournemouth side that has been imperious at home.
Furthermore, Everton have lost their last four consecutive meetings with the Cherries. Breaking that losing streak will require a resilient performance from a squad stretched thin by injuries and suspensions.
Everton team news
David Moyes has confirmed there are no fresh injury concerns for tonight’s trip. However, he admitted several players carried “minor niggles” through the weekend defeat. The Toffees remain without five senior players. First, midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye is unavailable. He serves the second game of his three-match suspension.
Additionally, the injury list remains unchanged. Seamus Coleman (hamstring), Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring), Merlin Röhl (hernia), and Nathan Patterson (foot) are all still sidelined. Moyes highlighted the strain these absences place on the squad.
Specifically, he noted the lack of midfield options and limited defensive cover. Up front, Thierno Barry is expected to lead the line again. He will receive support from the creative trio of Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Jack Grealish.
