Everton play host to Aston Villa this weekend as the Premier League returns after the international break.
David Moyes’ side head into the game off the back of three consecutive victories across all competitions, having beaten Brighton, Mansfield Town and Wolves.
Everton currently reside in fifth place, meanwhile, Villa have had a difficult start and languish second from bottom.
There are a few selection dilemmas for Moyes, with many of his key players returning from different corners of the world, but here’s the predicted XI we’ve gone for.
Thierno Barry in action for Everton.
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Everton’s predicted XI vs Aston Villa
On the injury front, Jarrad Branthwaite, Nathan Patterson and Vitaliy Mykolenko are all doubts and could miss the Villa game.
Mykolenko was forced to withdraw from international duty, so Saturday could see Adam Aznou handed his full debut.
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This is following an MRI scan confirmed an injury sustained in club matches so is returning to Everton to recover
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The rest of the team picks itself at the moment, apart from up top, where Moyes has a decision to make between Beto and Barry.
He has been rotating the two this season but Beto started last time out against Wolves and got on the scoresheet.
However, the Guinea-Bissau international is returning from a long flight after playing Djibouti earlier this week.
That may mean Moyes favours Barry, who has remained at Finch Farm during the break and will be a lot fresher.
Tyler Dibling will have to remain patient
Iliman Ndiaye has been on fire this season, netting two goals in the first three Premier League games, so he’s undroppable at the moment.
Ndiaye was also sensational for Senegal during the international break, with fans across the world in awe of his dribbling ability.
So, he’s expected to retain his spot on the right wing, which means £40m signing Tyler Dibling will have to be patient before getting his chance.
Dibling impressed for England’s under-21s during the break and registered an assist in a win against Kazakhstan, so he is returning to Merseyside full with confidence.
Moyes will likely bring him on in the last 30 minutes against tiring Villa legs.