Everton aim to pick up their first points of the season when they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Goodison Park on Saturday (15.00 BST).
The Toffees are winless in their opening two games of 2023-24. A narrow 1-0 loss to Fulham was followed up by a comprehensive 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa.
Certainly, Sean Dyche will want to break Everton’s duck swiftly given that the club have been in a Premier League relegation battle in the past two campaigns. Already, some are starting to fear a third is on the cards.
Wolves themselves have lost their opening two games and have been tipped to finish towards the foot of the table given their financial problems.
Ahead of the game, here’s the latest on the Everton injury and fitness front.
1. Everton's English striker #09 Dominic Calvert-Lewin receives medical attention before leaving the pitch over an injury during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on August 20, 2023. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin received treatment in Everton’s loss to Aston Villa. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images
2. Dominic Calvert-Lewin - facial
The striker was withdrawn with a suspected fractured cheekbone at Vila, adding to his frustrations. Now must follow FA concussion protocol before he can return. Potential return game: Sheffield United (A), Sat 1 September.
3. Andre Gomes - calf
Muscle tightness meant he was omitted against Villa. Injury didn’t sound too serious. Potential return game. Wolves (H), Sat 26 August.
4. Alex Iwobi - hamstring
Pulled up in the second half against Villa and Dyche has admitted Iwobi is likely to be sidelined for a period. How long that is for depends on the grade of the tear. Potential return game: N/A Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images