A new day of the Premier League has arrived and Everton’s illusions remain intact, despite the strong blows due to different absences. One of them, that of the Colombian James Rodríguez.
It is precisely those of Carlo Ancelotti that will have to overcome these difficulties to hit the table this Saturday when they host Frank Lampard’s powerful Chelsea at Goodison Park. Third of the championship against ninth.
In a previous press conference, Ancelotti dropped the bomb that nobody wanted to hear: “We have James out, he had a little problem in the game against Burnley.” The number 19 did not train in the week and therefore they have decided not to risk it.
Now, if the player is taken care of for the important games, what sense does it make that he also loses them? Let’s remember that the ‘Toffes’ have played three games against the so-called ‘The Big Six’ (Tottenham, Liverpool, United), now Chelsea is coming, in a week there is Arsenal and in two the City.
In addition to the Colombian, absences are also suffered in the team lanes. On the right, Captain Coleman and on the left, Digne. Delph and the Ivorian Gbamin will also not be available in the midfield. Five absences, three of them vital to the scheme.
The good news goes through Yerry Mina, who played an outstanding game last date against Burnley and therefore will most likely start in the already usual 3-line team.
On the other hand, after months of absence due to the pandemic, this Saturday Everton fans will return to their beloved stadium. The competition allowed the entry of 2,000 fans who will support their team in a key duel.
As for Chelsea, their numbers are extraordinary. They have accumulated 17 games without losing in all competitions and have scored 26 goals in their last ten meetings.
During the week they won the Europa League, thus ending the group stage as first and in the Premier League they occupy the third box with 22 units. If they win and both Liverpool and Tottenham lose (or even draw), they will be leaders.
So, Frank Lampard will spare no expense and will put his best eleven to take all three points.
Possible formations:
Everton: Pickford; Holgate, Keane, Mina, Godfrey; Allan, Doucouré, Iwobi, Gomes; Richarlison y Calvert-Lewin.
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Chelsea: Mendy; James, Thiago Silva, Zouma, Chilewll; Havertz, Mount, Kanté; Werner, Pulisic y Giroud.
Coach: Frank Lampard.
Stadium: Goodison Park.
Time: 3 p.m.
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