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Dominic Calvert-Lewin could start for Everton against Chelsea (credit: Imago)
Max Wilkins
Fri 20 December 2024 9:10, UK
Sean Dyche could axe Dominic Calvert-Lewin from the Everton starting XI as Chelsea travel to Goodison on Sunday.
Enzo Maresca’s side travel to Merseyside for the first clash since The Friedkin Group announced their takeover of the Toffees.
Although Dan Friedkin won’t be in attendance, the atmosphere will be electric and supporters will be keen to see a positive result against a Premier League high flyer.
Dyche could make two changes to his side in an attempt to take three points from the Blues as Beto and Jesper Lindstrom could come into the starting XI.
This duo coming in could see Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison drop to the bench after quiet showings against Arsenal last time out.
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One star who is very unlikely to be dropped at Goodison is Jordan Pickford after a superb showing at the Emirates which helped secure a point.
The backline could also remain the same for that very reason. This could see Vitalii Mykolenko and Ashley Young start at full-back either side of Jarrad Brathwaite and James Tarkowski in the centre of defence.
Ahead of them at the base of midfield, Idrissa Gueye, Orel Mangala and Abdoulaye Doucoure could continue as a midfield trio. The latter missed a great chance against the Gunners and will have to take his opportunities when they come against Chelsea.
Everton predicted XI v Chelsea
Everton predicted XI v Chelsea
On the flanks, Iliman Ndiaye could be in line to start again while Lindstrom could come in on the right-hand side. The Dane put in a positive performance as a substitute in North London after replacing Harrison who struggled once again.
At the focal point, Beto could be in line to start ahead of Calvert-Lewin with Armando Broja missing as he can’t play against his parent club. The Englishman was hooked against Arsenal which could see Dyche hand Beto a starting opportunity for the second time in the Premier League this campaign.
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