Sean Dyche could look to improve things tonight before his side travel to Villa Park.
After weeks of disappointment, Everton claimed their first Premier League win of the season with an impressive 3-1 victory over Brentford at the weekend, with the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealing a very essential for the Toffees in the West. . London.
Having created a three-point gap with the three newly promoted teams below them in the relegation zone, the Merseysiders now have some space at the bottom of the table, allowing them to focus on winning the Carabao Cup tonight at Aston Villa.
Sean Dyche’s side will need to perform better after narrowly being beaten by League Two’s Doncaster Rovers in the previous round, having also been eliminated at this stage of the competition in the previous two seasons.
What changes will Everton make against Aston Villa?
Having just scored against the Bees last time out, this Calvert-Lewin man could look to improve his fitness by taking the lead tonight, perhaps an argument could be made that Dyche could even cooperate with the British with a summer signature. , Beto through the middle.
The latter played a key role in helping the Toffees overcome Doncaster last month after scoring on his debut, with a tantalizing prospect imagining the former Udinese man lining up alongside Calvert-Lewin , that would be a really impressive and physical attacking duo.
That could leave new signing Arnaut Danjuma still confined to the bench, with the former Tottenham Hotspur loanee – who was initially sacked from Goodison’s squad in January – used as Late replacement this weekend.
While there may be debate over placing Holland on the wing rather than in the middle, Dyche could consider handing his long-awaited debut to wing wizard Jack Harrison, whose loan from Leeds United has been absent. face due to injury. recent weeks.
Will Jack Harrison play against Aston Villa?
It remains uncertain whether the England international will be involved in tonight’s match, although injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has suggested that the 26-year-old should be ‘ready’ to play against the Villans, as he appeared for the under-21s last week.
The former Manchester City man could bring a real boost to the Merseysiders if he is truly fit to play, having previously been praised by the former Manchester City coach as “one of the best wingers”. The best in the Premier League”. said he ‘didn’t want to play against’ his countryman.
A player capable of making a difference in the final third, the 5ft 9in genius proved his class during his time at Elland Road by contributing 66 goals and assists in 206 matches in all competitions, including scoring 37 goals in 107 Premier League matches.
What sets the former New York City FC ace apart from the rest is his impressive work ethic, with pundit David Prutton praising him as someone who “works his butt off” – an aspect of his game. His play that Dyche will probably love.
This ability to intervene defensively is demonstrated by the fact that the wide-footed player ranks in the top 17% of his European peers for interceptions made with an average of 0.72 per 90 minutes, as well as in the top 8% for blocked shots. outside. – at an average of 1.56 out of 90.
This record is in stark contrast to Danjuma, who averages just 0.18 for both measures, suggesting that it is Harrison who Dyche may want to call on against an in-form Villa side. well, after beating Chelsea this weekend.
