Everton v Bournemouth: David Moyes makes huge blunder
David Moyes has made a blunder as he’s named the Everton playing eleven to take on Bournemouth.
The Cherries have travelled north to take on the Toffees at Goodison Park on Saturday, 8 February, in the FA Cup.
Moyes has named Jesper Lindstrom in his playing eleven, but an argument can be made for Jack Harrison being better suited to exploit the Bournemouth defence and be a threat on the counter attack.
Jack Harrison may come on in the second half
Both Lindstrom and Harrison have had underwhelming campaigns and there’s a good chance the latter comes on in the second period.
The English winger stayed on at the club in the transfer window and now has to prove himself under Moyes.
As this could potentially be the last FA Cup match at Goodison Park before the Toffees move to their new stadium, Moyes has an imperative to galvanise his players to secure a victory, not just for the progression in the competition but for the historical significance of the occasion.
The emotional weight of potentially ending a long-standing chapter at Goodison adds extra motivation for the team to perform.
Bournemouth, despite their solid season and battle for European spots, face the unpredictability that the FA Cup often brings.
Everton must fancy their chances against Bournemouth
The magic of the cup has a history of defying form and league standings, where passion and determination can sometimes outweigh current form.
Under Moyes, Everton have shown remarkable turnaround, with a string of victories that have lifted them from relegation worries to a more secure position.
This improvement in form, combined with the return of key players from injury, should give the hosts the confidence to back their chances against Bournemouth.
The Toffees’ recent defensive solidity and newfound attacking potency under Moyes’ management could be pivotal in what promises to be a tightly contested match.