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.
9. LWB - Ruben Vinagre
The Sporting Lisbon loanee has been omitted from the past three match-day squads but could return to the fray and give Vitalii Mykolenko some respite. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
10. ST - Dwight McNeil
Started against Leicester but is fresher than Anthony Gordon and Demarai Gray. Could play in more of a central role. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
11. Striker - Neal Maupay
The Frenchman has been behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin of late so will be hoping to impress. Photo: George Wood