Everton are up against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this evening, and here is how David Moyes’ side could line up.
Everton have been on a dire run of form as they’ve won just one of their last seven games, leaving them in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
They’re up against a Sunderland side who are flying high in seventh place this evening, and yet, the Opta supercomputer has predicted Everton to win.
Moyes certainly needs to freshen things up to get a result on Wearside, and with that said, here is the predicted line-up.
Everton midfielder Merlin Rohl.
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David Moyes makes three changes vs Sunderland
Everton fans have been worried that Gueye is in decline, and there have been calls for him to drop to the bench in recent weeks.
Gueye has started all nine Premier League games this season and looks like he needs a rest, so in comes Merlin Rohl for his full debut.
Tyler Dibling will be afforded his second league start of the season, with Iliman Ndiaye moving into the number 10 role.
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Dibling has been really impressing coaches around Finch Farm lately, and they feel he deserves more game time.
The third change comes up front, as Thierno Barry gets the nod ahead of Beto. The Frenchman needs a proper run of games to get into a rhythm.
James Garner could also be deployed as a right-back, as there has been criticism over Jake O’Brien’s lack of attacking threat.
Everton's predicted starting line-up against Sunderland.
Merlin Rohl deserves his full debut
Rohl has been wowing Moyes in training and his cameo against Tottenham last weekend is deserving of a start tonight.
Speaking exclusively to Everton News, Alan Myers hailed the summer signing after the game.
“The second of the substitutes Moyes made was Merlin Rohl and I have to say, from the little I’ve seen of him, I’ve been impressed,” Myers said.
“He looks very comfortable on the ball and wants to take it forward at every opportunity which is great to see.
Myers continued: “It’s very early days, but I honestly believe we have a player on our hands here. Sometimes you can just tell, and I really like the look of him.”
Rohl could form a midfield pivot with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who recently came out and admitted that his best position is as a number eight.