David Moyes could shock Everton fans with one big call for Bournemouth clash

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Everton are back in Premier League action this evening as they take on Bournemouth on the south coast.

After Everton’s 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United, David Moyes’ side will be desperate to bounce back with a positive result tonight.

Opta’s supercomputer reckons Bournemouth will beat Everton, and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has also predicted the same outcome.

Moyes will certainly have to get a much-improved performance out of his players to get anything at the Vitality, and he may actually make a very surprising change to his starting line-up.

It’ll certainly divide opinion among the fanbase.

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David Moyes could drop Jack Grealish for Everton vs Bournemouth

First of all, it’s important to caveat that Jack Grealish is without doubt one of Everton’s best players, and he’s already proved that on multiple occasions this season.

But, some Everton fans have been really underwhelmed by Grealish in recent weeks, as he’s registered just one goal involvement in nine games.

Against Newcastle, the Manchester City loanee looked bereft of ideas and quite leggy towards the end, so perhaps Moyes will drop him for the trip to Bournemouth.

Dwight McNeil replaced Grealish during the Newcastle defeat, so he will likely be the replacement if Moyes does make the big call.

Considering it’s a 72-hour turnaround between the two games, Grealish’s absence from the starting line-up could be framed as being rested rather than dropped.

Anyhow, it’ll be fascinating to see the teamsheet at 6:15pm.

Dwight McNeil would bring something different to Jack Grealish

Of course, there is a clear difference in quality between McNeil and Grealish, and the change should only be for this game.

But, McNeil as a left-winger would bring something a bit different to Everton’s attack, as he is more direct and can deliver inswinging crosses to the striker.

The former Burnley wide player is also very proficient defensively, so he’s probably better equipped to deal with Antoine Semenyo.

The Bournemouth star is one of the most in-form players in the division, having contributed nine goal involvements in 13 appearances.

Moyes’ side will have to keep Semenyo quiet to have any success in this game, and McNeil could certainly do a job on him.