Everton take on West Ham United at the London Stadium, with Thierno Barry leading the line.
David Moyes has had a number of injury issues to deal with on the back of the Merseyside derby on Sunday.
Jarrad Branthwaite misses the final games of the season, but another big absence will be felt up front.
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Thierno Barry of Everton celebrates his goal to make it 2-3 during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton.
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With Everton also missing Beto, Moyes has made his decision on Barry.
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Thierno Barry starts for Everton against West Ham
Although Moyes teased the prospect of not starting Barry during Friday’s press conference, it is the 23-year-old who makes the starting XI.
Beto misses Everton’s game against West Ham through concussion, which comes as a real blow to the Toffees.
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Beto misses the game through concussion. 🤕
Everton striker Thierno Barry. David Moyes managing Everton.
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However, it will provide Barry with a huge opportunity to slowly try and turn things around on Merseyside.
After the derby at the weekend, Chris Sutton slammed Barry, with many Everton fans also sharing their frustrations on TalkingPoints.
Michael Keane replaces Jarrad Branthwaite
It will not surprise anyone, but it has now been confirmed that Michael Keane will play alongside James Tarkowski.
Branthwaite’s absence is another blow in the 23-year-old’s injury-riddled career on Merseyside.
The veteran has been more than capable of filling in this season for the centre-back, having even scored against West Ham earlier in the season.
Keane could cause West Ham some real issues from set pieces, with the Hammers conceding more than any other Premier League side from dead ball situations.
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