View: Everton predicted starting XI to face Crystal Palace in FA Cup
Frank Lampard is predicted to make three changes to his Everton line-up for this Sunday’s (March 20) FA Cup clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Speaking to the media ahead of the game, the former Chelsea boss confirmed that Jordan Pickford will not be fit enough to return to action having missed last night’s empathic win against Newcastle.
Therefore, Asmir Begovic will be back to go again in between the sticks for the Blues in a much-changed defensive backline.
Jonjoe Kenny will provide fresh legs at right-back, coming back in for Seamus Coleman with the 33-year-old who will need a rest.
The centre-back pairing of Michael Keane and Mason Holgate will retain their places in the starting line-up after their solid performance against the Toon. Vitaliy Mykolenko will deputise at left-back in the competition he made his Blues debut as Ben Godfrey continues to work his way back to full fitness.
Crystal Palace like to play under Patrick Viera so Allan will be a key figure in the midfield alongside Abdoulaye Doucoure. The Brazilian can have his rest when the Toffees next play in the Premier League following his straight red last night (March 17).
Lampard will be hoping Alex Iwobi can build some momentum with another strong performance in south-east London with the Nigerian bagging the winner last time out. Anthony Gordon also keeps his place with the 21-year-old establishing himself as a stalwart in the starting 11.
Richarlison drops back to left-wing to make room for Dominic Calvert-Lewin up top forcing Demarai Gray to start the game on the bench.
In other Everton news, Frank Lampard breaks his hand celebrating the Toffees last-gasp winner.
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