David Moyes is going to have to make at least one change to Everton’s XI this weekend.
Everton suffered two injury issues in the Merseyside derby on Sunday, with Beto and Jarrad Branthwaite experiencing blows.
Next up for Moyes’ men is an away trip to relegation-battling West Ham, with the Toffees in search of their first win since before the international break.
How would you line up for West Ham, with confirmation needed on Beto’s fitness… 😬
Another big decision needs to be made at centre-back, too! 🫣
Everton predicted XI to face West Ham United.
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Ahead of the game at the London Stadium, Everton News has taken a look at how the Blues could line up. Make sure you let us know your thoughts on TalkingPoints.
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Everton handed Beto injury boost ahead of West Ham
Fortunately, it has been claimed that Beto did not suffer a concussion at the weekend in the Merseyside derby.
This means the striker will be eligible to play against West Ham on the basis Everton’s staff feel he is ready to go.
Let us know your prediction and goal scorers! 🤔
Three huge points on the line in the race for Europe… 😬
Michael Keane of Everton celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United.
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Although this comes as a big boost, it must be considered that he did still take a hefty knock to the side of the head.
Chris Sutton was not impressed with Thierno Barry, who replaced the 28-year-old on Sunday afternoon.
He was not alone, with plenty of fans sharing their frustrations on TalkingPoints.
Jarrad Branthwaite needs to be replaced after injury blow
Everton confirmed Branthwaite does not require surgery after suffering yet another hamstring injury at the weekend.
Although it is to the same hamstring, it is an unrelated issue to the setback that saw the defender undergo surgery last year.
Did Everton miss an opportunity to cash in on Branthwaite? 🫣
His constant hamstring injuries have to be a huge concern…
Jarrad Branthwaite playing for Everton.
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As Branthwaite will miss the remainder of the season, there is an expectation that Michael Keane will replace him at centre-back.
Moyes does have the option of also bringing Jake O’Brien back into his natural position, but that would leave another issue of replacing him at right-back.
Tyrique George could replace Dwight McNeil
It was not an afternoon to remember for Dwight McNeil, who had a big hand in Liverpool’s opening goal on Sunday.
During his 80-minute display, McNeil really struggled to provide a creative output, with zero successful dribbles and just one successful cross from five attempts.
Tyrique George did not make a significant impact when he came on, but now could be the time to give the youngster an opportunity
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has hailed George’s quality, but the Everton fans simply have not had an opportunity to see it in action.
Predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Beto.
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