Everton aim to advance into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup when they face AFC Bournemouth tonight (19.45 GMT).
The Toffees prepare for two games against the Cherries as they’re also in action at the Vitality Stadium this weekend.
But Frank Lampard’s full focus will be on the upcoming clash in the cup. It’s been 27 years since Everton last won a piece of silverware and Lampard would etch himself into Goodison folklore if he could end the wait for a trophy.
Still, the Blues boss may be weighing up changes against Bournemouth. In last Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Leicester City, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring), Idrissa Gana Gueye (thigh) and Amadou Onana (ankle) all suffered setbacks.
In addition, Lampard may see the tie as a chance to give some of his fringe players a chance to put themselves in contention to play at the weekend.
With all that in mind, here’s the Everton team we predict to face Bournemouth.
5. RWB - Nathan Patterson
The Scot has only come off the bench in the past two games after recovering from an ankle injury. A start could see him prepared to feature in the Premier League on Saturday. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: NIGEL RODDIS/AFP via Getty Images
6. CM - James Garner
Surely set for his first Everton start after arriving in the summer. Caught the eye off the bench against Leicester. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
7. CM - Abdoulaye Doucoure
The Mali international has been on the periphery of things this season and made just six appearances so far. | Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
8. CM - Tom Davies
Another who’s been down the pecking order, making just seven outings to date. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images Photo: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images