Everton predicted XI v Brighton: Sean Dyche to finally axe Michael Keane in three changes
Everton go into Monday’s game against Brighton being among the favourites to get relegated this season and desperately need a good result.
The Toffees are currently in 19th place with 29 points and may not get out of the drop zone even with a win if results elsewhere go against them.
However, Sean Dyche cannot be thinking about what’s not in their hands and will be focusing on setting up the team in the best way to beat Brighton.
The Seagulls will be riding high after their 1-0 win over Manchester United and will look to continue their good run as they aim to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.
For Everton, it’s about putting an end to their woeful defensive displays and finally getting some points on the board to avoid the drop.
One player that fans would want dropped and who Dyche has no option but to, is Michael Keane, given his recent displays at centre-back.
The former Manchester United defender has struggled in recent games and we expect Conor Coady to come in for him to partner James Tarkowski.
Since his £30m move to Goodison Park [Sky Sports], Keane has had few consistent performances for the Toffees and it makes sense to leave him out.
Another player we see making way is James Garner for the ever reliable Amadou Onana who will offer legs and help break up play in midfield.
The £15million summer signing [Sky Sports] has been decent and he is expected to play some part in this game, just not from the start.
Seams Coleman’s season is over and this is a good chance for Nathan Patterson to start and prove why he deserves to be the club’s long-term right-back.