Everton are absolutely flying along and thumped West Ham 4-1 in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.
No matter which combination of players Carlo Ancelotti puts out, the Toffees seem capable of carrying a goal threat.
That will be tested slightly more against Brighton as injuries hit in that midweek win.
Graeme Potter’s side have been playing well without getting the results of late, and this one could be end-to-end.
In goal, Jordan Pickford will continue as he looks to take some form into the international break.
Ancelotti’s back four almost picks itself, with Lucas Digne likely reverting to left back after playing centrally in midweek.
Yerry Mina, Michael Keane and skipper Seamus Coleman will all hope to play but Ancelotti has questions to answer in midfield.
As per the Liverpool Echo, he confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Allan and Andre Gomes won’t be fit.
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We’ve got £22 million man Gomes replaced by Gylfi Sigurdsson, after the experienced Icelander played a creative role in midweek.
Replacing Allan’s ‘quality’ at the back of midfield will be more difficult and it’s a straight fight between Fabian Delph and Tom Davies most likely.
The front three will likely be deployed again, although Ancelotti did say Richarlison will face a late fitness check before the game.
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