Confirmed Everton starting XI v Wolves
Everton have made four changes to the side that lost 5-2 to Watford for their clash with Wolves on Monday night.
The Blues have had to wait nine days for their next game after last month’s embarrassment against the Hornets at Goodison Park.
After that harrowing defeat, Rafa Benitez has brought Richarlison back into his starting XI for his first start since September 13.
Anthony Gordon has made way for the Brazilian while there is a first Premier League start of the 2021/22 campaign for Jean-Philippe Gbamin, who replaces Tom Davies.
France international Lucas Digne is not named in the squad, with Mason Holgate taking his place in the starting XI, while the fourth change sees Alex Iwobi in for Salomon Rondon.
Cenk Tosun also takes a place on the bench for the first time this season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure remain longer-term absentees while Yerry Mina misses out once again with a hamstring injury.
Everton confirmed their starting XI and team news via their official Twitter account prior to kick-off at Molineux.
Big response required
Everton may still be without a number of their first-team stars, but the return of Richarlison to the starting XI should act as a big boost to the ailing side who have struggled in his absence.
His influence was immediately felt in their last game as he scored within three minutes of his introduction against Watford, but the Blues disintegrated and threw away a 2-1 lead to lose 5-2.
Benitez will be expecting a stern response in the West Midlands tonight, but the Spaniard will be wary of a dangerous Wolves outfit that are unbeaten in their last four games.
While they may not be playing with the same swagger that they were at the start of the season, Bruno Lage’s side are now picking up the points and soaring up the Premier League table.
With the recent problems in the Blues backline, the attacking duo of Raul Jimenez and Hwang Hee-chan are surely licking their lips at the prospect of taking Everton defenders on tonight.
In other Everton news, this injured Blues ace is set for an extended absence after a behind-the-scenes order.
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