Everton face their final home game of the season, on Sunday, against Sunderland.
Hopes of European qualification took a major hit last weekend, with a draw away to Crystal Palace not doing much for Everton’s chances.
David Moyes’ side are yet to win since the international break and have seen a six-point gap open up to sixth-placed Bournemouth.
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Could this be Seamus Coleman's final home game? 😫
Although Europe remains a possibility, these final two games could offer the 63-year-old an opportunity to take the handbrake off and make some interesting changes.
Michael Keane must be dropped for Jake O’Brien
Sunday’s game against Palace was not one Michael Keane will want to look back on in a hurry.
Moyes was not impressed with Keane against Manchester City, yet the veteran defender retained his spot in the starting XI at Selhurst Park.
However, a change is needed as the partnership between Keane and James Tarkowski is leaking too many goals.
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Everton have not won since they beat Chelsea in March… 🫣
Jake O’Brien has played another season out of position at right-back. Now is the time to make the change and put him in his natural position.
Moyes has both Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson to select from at right-back, but whether he does make a change remains to be seen.
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Seamus Coleman’s final Everton hurrah?
It is also worth noting that Sunday could potentially mark Coleman’s final home game as an Everton player.
Although there has been no official word on what could be next for the 37-year-old, it has to be recognised that no contract extension has been signed just yet.
Sunday marks the final home game of the season for Everton! 😳
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So, there could be the possibility that Moyes opts to hand his veteran defender one final start on Merseyside.
David Moyes faces Tyrique George decision amid Merlin Rohl form
Merlin Rohl also kept his spot in the starting XI at the weekend following his right-wing experiment against City.
Everton supporters were shocked by Rohl’s pace in the draw against City, but he was unable to have quite as big of an impact against Palace.
Let it be clear: Rohl did not play poorly against Palace, but he did not set the world alight.
Tyrique George now has two remaining games to prove his worth ahead of Everton’s decision over his future.
Given the youngster has not started a game for Everton since February, it would be easy to think George’s opportunities on Merseyside have come to an end.
Beto has secured Everton’s striker role
After his struggles against Man City, Beto was able to return to goal-scoring form at the weekend.
His stunning solo effort against the Eagles really was something special, and only affirmed Thierno Barry’s spot on the bench
Having now netted nine goals in the Premier League, the 28-year-old will be hoping to reach double figures for the campaign with two more games to find another goal.
Beto urged his Everton teammates to focus after being withdrawn at the weekend, but his mentality was not shared across the side.
Predicted XI: Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, O’Brien, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner; Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.
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