Everton return to Premier League play tomorrow, with no time to recuperate after their crucial victory on Sunday.
After all, it doesn’t get much bigger than this, with the opportunity to effectively secure their survival bid with an unexpected victory in the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool, on the other hand, will be looking to maintain their title lead, making this a match that will result in much more than simply bragging rights throughout the city.
Despite a strong win over Nottingham Forest, Sean Dyche’s absence of important players will be detrimental to his team’s performance.
Will Beto and Dominic Calvert-Lewin get injured against Liverpool?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had missed Monday’s demolition of Chelsea owing to a slight injury, was welcomed back into the starting lineup.
However, at 67 minutes, the 27-year-old was withdrew after receiving treatment earlier, raising new concerns about his fitness.
Although it is a common substitution, Beto was brought on in his stead, but the Portuguese marksman was later carried out on a stretcher after taking a hard blow to the head and collapsing on the Goodison pitch.
Depending on the severity of Calvert-Lewin’s knee injury, the Toffees could have a huge gap up front that needs to be filled.
Perhaps it’s time for Yossef Chermiti to become a hero.
Youssef Chermiti will need to start for Everton.
Many questioned the club’s decision to pay £15 million for a third first-choice striker, given their financial situation.
However, with the cost spread out over many years, this 19-year-old was quickly identified as one for the future.
The lack of Premier League starts this season is clear.
A respectable 13 outings off the bench do show that he is on Dyche’s radar, which will be further confirmed with his handful of U21 goals this season.
He understands where the back of the net is and has impressed in his few first-team appearances with beautiful touches and link-up play.
Despite his youth and 6-foot-4 frame, the adolescent finisher demonstrates maturity that will serve him well in the future years.
Perhaps Dyche will have no choice but to unleash the former Sporting CP starlet, giving him his debut start in the English Premier League in a Merseyside derby.
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