Townsend dropped – Everton Confirmed XI vs Leeds United
Everton will be looking to keep up the winning ways when they visit Elland Road to take on Leeds United who started the season poorly.
The Whites suffered a humiliating opening day defeat at the hands of Manchester United and would be looking for a fightback against the Toffees today.
Rafa Benitez has opted to start Alex Iwobi today over new signing Andros Townsend while Ben Godfrey continues to be ruled out.
In goal, Jordan Pickford retains his spot with Asmir Begovic, who joined the club this summer, settling for a spot on the bench.
With no new right-back signed yet Seamus Coleman starts and captains this side with the ever-reliant and undroppable Lucas Digne playing on the other side of the Toffees defence.
At centre-back, Michael Keane’s error last week has not seen him lose his spot and he continues with Yerry Mina.
In the middle of the park, Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure have formed a seamless understanding and will be looking to be solid against an extremely mobile Leeds United side.
New signing Demarai Gray started in the 3-1 win over Southampton and is named in the playing eleven once again by Benitez.
Iwobi replaces Townsend in a surprising move by Benitez.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison both found the back of the net last weekend and will be leading the line for the Toffees today.
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