Lyndon Lloyd 17/09/2024 18comments  |  Jump to last
Carabao Cup Preview

Jake O' Brien is in line for his second start having made his full debut in the previous round against Doncaster

Everton turn once again to the Carabao Cup for a potential lift in their fortunes and a platform on which to build a revival in the Premier League after four straight defeats as they welcome Southampton to Goodison Park this evening.

This third round tie brings together the two teams yet to pick up a point in the league so far this season and where the Blues and manager Sean Dyche are concerned, it has to be viewed as an opportunity to inject some confidence into the veins after two psychologically brutal 3-2 defeats.

Dyche has intimated that, just as he did in the last round against Doncaster, he will make changes to his team and field some players who are in need of minutes to either boost or maintain their fitness.

That is is likely to mean only a second start for Jake O’Brien and Jesper Lindstrøm, while Abdoulaye Doucouré could also be in the starting XI for the first time since the 4-0 hammering at Tottenham on 24th August with Beto leading the line.

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Seamus Coleman is expected to miss out with the knock he sustained on international duty, Vitalii Mykolenko will be assessed after coming off in the first half at Villa Park Saturday complaining of illness, and neither Nathan Patterson nor Jarrad Branthwaite are ready having only just resumed full training.

There could be an opportunity, therefore, for Roman Dixon to get more experience, either from the start or as a substitute, while deadline-day signing Orel Mangala is expected to make his full debut in midfield, possibly alongside James Garner.

Saints boss Russell Martin is also likely to make changes of his own, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis a possible starter while he has confirmed that forward Ross Stewart will be introduced off the bench at some stage as he continues to work his way back to full fitness after injury.

The south coast side demonstrated in the last round that they can score goals when they put five past Cardiff in a 5-3 win in Wales, a game in which Cameron Archer, a player with “previous” against Everton, scored a brace.

Dyche will remind his players of what was, eventually, a handsome win over Doncaster as evidence of what they can do as he seeks to lift them ahead of a hugely important fixture against Leicester this coming weekend.

Kick-off: 7:45 pm, Tuesday 17 September, 2024
Last Time: Everton 1 - 1 Southampton (3-4 on pens) — October 2018

Predicted Line-up: Pickford, Dixon, Keane, O’Brien, Young, Mangala, Garner, Lindstrom, Ndiaye, Doucouré, Beto

 

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Nigel Scowen
1 Posted 17/09/2024 at 06:37:54
Beto with Doucoure playing off him.

Gulp!!!

Danny O'Neill
2 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:03:52
Right Everton, go out to win this and heal the wound of the past two fixtures. No playing a weakened team. Start strong then rest, not the other way around and end up chasing the game.

I can no longer travel. I've got to take my dog to the vets as he has suffered rapid weight loss, so I need to get him checked out.

I have a ticket stored in my Google wallet, but I can share it. I can do it by email, which should give the option to print out. Let me know if anyone wants it. Lower Gwladys Street Stand.

Probably best it is someone local.

dannyefc26@gmail.com. 0796 600 7546.

Ian Linn
3 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:10:17
Let's make sure Keane, Coleman and Young get a run out so they'll be ready for the match at the weekend.
Nigel Scowen
4 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:27:18
Danny, I hope your dog is okay, mate.

After losing my wife 2½ years ago at the age of 51, I fully get how important our 4 legged friends are.

Neil Lawson
5 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:28:19
Danny (2) — "no playing a weakened team"

Given current performances, I'm not sure it is possible to make it any weaker.

Danny O'Neill
6 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:29:43
Ian, is there a sense of sarcasm there?!!!

I don't like team predictions, but if Branthwaite is fit and training well, get him on the pitch. And give Dixon a run out. Malanga too.

This competition has evaded me all of my life. Lift the gloom Everton.

Paul Ferry
7 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:44:21
Shit Nigel, so sorry, no age for either of you. I hope that smiling is a big part of your memories now.

Danny, I remember you giving Neil your Luton ticket, says everything we need to know about you. Fingers crossed for your man's best friend.

I kind of like Lyndon's team and think that he is probably right, alas, about Doucoure. I think that DCL will start and he will score for two games on the run, making the fella who said on here the other day that DCL only scores one in three chances and is therefore shite even more silly.

3-1 us, DCL one or two.

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANNY

Nigel Scowen
8 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:51:56
Thanks Paul

I also didnt get the whole DCL comment, hes not the problem for Gods sake.

Danny O'Neill
9 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:54:39
Nigel,

My wife went recently at 55.

You are right about our dogs. I always say, they know loyalty like we can only talk about.

Apart from Everton!

Nigel Scowen
10 Posted 17/09/2024 at 07:59:10
Danny

I’m sorry for your loss, gone but never forgotten mate.

It’s always with you but you do learn to live with it.

Frank Sheppard
11 Posted 17/09/2024 at 08:12:12
I wonder if a 3 goal start might be enough?
Bill Fairfield
12 Posted 17/09/2024 at 08:15:10
Only Man City have better possession stats than Southampton. And with our ability to constantly give the ball away it could be a frustrating evening. Hopefully not.
COYB.
Tony Abrahams
13 Posted 17/09/2024 at 08:18:56
I hope your dog is gonna be okay Danny, after everything you have gone through recently, mate.

Christine Foster
14 Posted 17/09/2024 at 08:23:22
Danny, hope your coping ok, such an awful time, must be both depressing and upsetting and on top of it all, losing your loved one too.

Sorry Danny, thought a bit of black humor might raise a smile.. at least I bloody hope it did!
Let's hope the blue boys can give us all some light relief! God bless Danny!

Jack Convery
15 Posted 17/09/2024 at 08:31:07
Seeing as Leicester have no midweek game, it's time to give others a chance.

Virginia,
Dixon,
Keane,
O'Brien,
Young,
Lindstrom,
Garner,
Mangala, (swap for Harrison after 60 mins ),
Harrison ( swap for McNeill 2nd half ),
Doucoure,
Beto.

Give Tarks a rest to help him get over the knock he's obviously carrying.
Mykolenko too.
We need DCL and Ndiaye as fresh as possible for Leicester.

We played most of the 1st team against Doncaster and half them were running on empty, after 75 minutes against Bournemouth. We cannot afford to have that happen on Saturday.

I don't like playing, such a weakened team but given the thinness of the squad and the need, to make sure that whatever happens. we are still in the EPL come May, it's what we need to do.

Dave Williams
16 Posted 17/09/2024 at 08:39:14
Danny- what a crap time you’re having. With two dogs of my own I understand how precious they are and in most cases I prefer them to people. Fingers crossed the vet sorts your boy out quickly.
Your luck will change- ride out the crap times and the better ones return.
Nigel Scowen
17 Posted 17/09/2024 at 08:41:00
Probably agree with pretty much all of that Jack.
Ted Roberts
19 Posted 17/09/2024 at 09:01:59
Danny,being a dog owner myself all my life,I send good luck wishes for your loyalest friend and trust that all will be ok,also hoping that we can do the business tonight and get a good result from a good performance,and similar for the Leicester game.Couldnt make tonight but got my ticket for Palace so hope we have started the climb by then.COYB

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