Everton have a quick turnaround to action when they face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third-round replay at Goodison Park on Wednesday (19.45 GMT).
The Toffees' chief aim is the avoid Premier League relegation this season. They've already been hit by a 10-point deduction for breaching financial rules in the 2021-22 campaign and reports have suggested they could be referred to an independent commission for breaking regulations last term.
Regardless, Sean Dyche is doing hit utmost best to ensure that the off-field matters do not impact performances. Everton earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against high-flying Aston Villa. It moved the Blues a point above the bottom three and now attention turns to the FA Cup.
Everton were held to a goalless stalemate when they faced Palace at Selhurst Park earlier this month. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off in the 79th minute before the decision was overturned and the Blues had chances to win the tie despite being reduced to 10 men.
Now the top-flight rivals will do battle to face either Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers in the next round of the historic competition.
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2. Dele - out
The midfielder is still to play for Everton this season. Dele was recently to have further surgery on a groin issue so won't feature against his former club.
3. Abdoulaye Doucoure - out
The midfielder has a hamstring injury. Doucoure was ruled out of both of Everton's games this week after a 2-1 FA Cup loss to Luton.
4. Andre Gomes - out
The midfielder has a calf injury, having missed four months of the season with a similar issue. Dyche admitted after the FA Cup defeat by Luton that Gomes would be absent for both games this week.