Richarlison starts in four changes – Predicted Everton XI v Watford
Everton could welcome back the services of Richarlison for their game against Watford on Saturday.
In his press conference on Friday, Rafa Benitez gave a positive injury update on the Brazilian.
Via the Liverpool Echo, he said, “Obviously the match fitness is an issue but he [Richarlison] is happy and available for the visit of Watford.”
Salomon Rondon has started in Richarlison’s absence and with no Dominic Calvert-Lewin either, the onus was on the Venezuelan to come up with the goals.
However, he has failed to impress leading the line for the Toffees and we expect Benitez to axe him for Richarlison.
We see the Spaniard making three other changes to the side that lost to West Ham last weekend.
The first change is a forced one with Abdoulaye Doucoure being ruled out. Tom Davies is one of the midfielders fit and he’s expected to come into the eleven.
Secondly, Yerry Mina missed the Hammers defeat as he arrived late from international duty.
With him now ready for selection, we see him coming in for Michael Keane who’s not been consistent this season.
The final change will be on the left wing with Anthony Gordon coming in for Alex Iwobi.
Iwobi came in place of the 20-year-old despite the youngster impressing against Manchester United.
Benitez opted to go for experience in the form of the ex-Arsenal attacker, but will have regretted his decision as the 25-year-old put in one of his worst Everton performances.
Apart from that, the rest of the side is expected to remain the same.
In other Everton news, the club has been handed an injury boost with a ‘Fantastic’ player returning to training along with Richarlison
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