Everton Predicted Line-up vs Leicester City
Everton will welcome last year’s champions Leicester City to the Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon in Matchweek 32 of the Premier League.
The Toffees find themselves in the seventh position in the league and spurned a great chance to go ahead when they were held to a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the midweek fixture. But Ronald Koeman will be looking to turn the heat on United and Arsenal above them with a win over the Foxes. The last time the two teams met in the Premier League, Everton came out on top with a scoreline of 2-0. However, they did face a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of the Foxes in the third round of the FA Cup.
Team News
Injury woes in plenty for Koeman as he will be without a host of first-team members. Morgan Schneiderlin is still doubtful for Sunday, while Seamus Coleman and Yannick Bolasie are out for the long-term. Midfielder James McCarthy too is unavailable while summer signing Ashley Williams will be out for two games due to suspension following his red card against United on Tuesday. There is good news though as Muhamed Besic has returned to full training.
Here is how Everton will line up against Leicester:
Probable Everton Playing XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Joel Robles (GK)
The 26-year old has been in great form in recent weeks and has kept whopping 9 clean sheets in just 16 appearances. A Certain starter between the sticks.
Mason Holgate (RB)
With Seamus Coleman out for a long time, it will young Holgate who will continue to deputize for the Irishman in the starting XI at right-back.
Phil Jagielka (CB)
The captain has been solid since his return to the starting line-up. Got himself on the scoresheet against United as well. He will once again lead the team out on Sunday.
Ramiro Funes Mori (CB)
With Ashley Williams suspended for the game, Koeman will be forced into a change and it will be Funes Mori who will walk into the playing XI.
Leighton Baines (LB)
Slotting in at left-back will the veteran Leighton Baines. The Englishman is a mainstay in the line-up and has been consistent at the back if not spectacular.
Gareth Barry (DM)
In the deepest of the three-man midfield Everton play, it will be the experienced midfielder, Gareth Barry. The former Manchester City man put in a combative performance against United on Wednesday. Expect the same against the Foxes.
Tom Davies (CM)
Ahead of Barry, Tom Davies will keep his place in the starting XI. The youngster has become a regular in the team after bursting out on the scenes not long ago. Offers a great deal of energy in the middle of the park.
Idrissa Gueye (CM)
And occupying the third midfield spot will be summer arrival, Idrissa Gueye. The Senegalese international is the beating heart of the Everton midfield with his endless running and hard work. A sure starter.
Ross Barkley (RW)
Out on the right-flank, Ross Barkley will continue in the playing XI. The Englishman had been on the receiving end of some flak from the manager earlier in the season but has put in much-improved displays in recent weeks.
Romelu Lukaku (ST)
The league’s leading goal-scorer hasn’t found the back of the net two games running now. He will be itching to score against Leicester.
Kevin Mirallas (LW)
The Belgian international came into the line-up against United and looked threatening on occasions. He should keep his place in the starting XI ahead of the likes of Ademola Lookman and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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