Everton face Crystal Palace this weekend and David Moyes has some interesting selection decisions to make.
Moyes and his side had to settle for a draw on Monday evening after throwing away their two-goal lead against Manchester City.
With three games remaining in the Premier League campaign, Everton will be all too aware that three points on Sunday is a non-negotiable.
What changes would you make to our prediction of Moyes’ XI on Sunday? 😬
It would not surprise us to see Merlin Rohl dropped despite Monday's display 🫣
A lot is on the line for the Blues this weekend, as Everton News takes an early prediction at just how Moyes could line up his starting XI.
Merlin Rohl could drop out of Everton’s side for Crystal Palace
It would not be a major shock to see Merlin Rohl back on the bench for Sunday’s game.
Moyes previously dropped Rohl after his excellent performance away to Aston Villa earlier in the year, with a repeat possibly on the cards.
Let us know your prediction for Sunday’s trip to Crystal Palace… 😬
Everton have not lost to Palace since 2022, but three points are now essential! 💪
Rohl was absolutely excellent against Manchester City during the week, but the game plan for this weekend may not suit him playing as the winger again.
Taking to TalkingPoints, a number of Everton supporters voted Rohl as their Man of the Match despite Sky Sports handing the award to Tim Iroegbunam.
The matchup against City played right into Rohl’s strengths, but the game against Palace may be better suited to one of the more natural wingers.
Beto must remain Everton’s starting striker over Thierno Barry
Thierno Barry replaced Beto on Monday evening and scored twice in the space of just 26 minutes.
It was a promising cameo display from the 23-year-old striker, but he should start Sunday’s game from the bench.
Who would you be starting up front on Sunday against Crystal Palace? 😬
Do you stick with Beto or reward Barry for Monday's brace? 🤔
There has been a lot of frustration surrounding Barry this season. Starting him from the bench again could be a good message to the Frenchman.
Yes, he came on against City and impressed, but he still has a lot to prove to both Moyes and the Everton supporters if he wants to win their trust.
Beto did not play particularly well on Monday, yet his spot in the starting XI should be retained given the credit he has built up with his improved form over recent weeks.
Tim Iroegbunam has to keep his starting spot
Another player handed a rare start by Moyes, Tim Iroegbunam seriously impressed against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Everton News columnist Alan Myers wants to see Iroegbunam play more regularly following a constant improvement from the midfielder this season.
The 22-year-old went off towards the end of the game following a collision with the advertising hoardings.
Presuming he has returned to Finch Farm unscathed, Iroegbunam should retain his spot in the starting XI over Idrissa Gana Gueye.
The Senegal international missed Monday’s game through an injury and it is unclear as to whether he will be ready to return.
Predicted Everton XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.
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