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Everton team news ahead of the Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.David Moyes is once again set to call-up a number of youngsters to Everton’s squad against Crystal Palace.
Although the Toffees have picked up markedly since Moyes’ return as manager, with Wednesday’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool moving them 10 points clear of the Premier League relegation zone, injuries could scupper the momentum being built.
Injuries mount
Iliman Ndiaye has been added to the treatment room after he suffered medial ligament damage in the Liverpool clash. The forward has been magnificent since his arrival from Marseille, scoring eight goals in 26 games but faces several weeks, at a minimum, on the sidelines. He’s one of five attackers who won’t be involved for the trip to Palace at Selhurst Park today (5.30pm GMT).
Strike trio Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring), Armando Broja (ankle) and Youssef Chermiti (thigh) are all absent while the versatile Dwight McNeil had knee surgery earlier this month. Abdoulaye Doucoure has largely operated as a No.10 this season but is suspended after being issued a second yellow card after the Liverpool draw. He serves a one-game ban.
In addition, Nathan Patterson is a major doubt because of a hamstring issue, captain Seamus Coleman continues to be troubled by a calf problem and Orel Mangala won’t play against this season after rupturing his ACL.
Options are at a paucity and Moyes has only 13 senior outfield players at his disposal. It means that back-up goalkeepers Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic will both be on the bench against Palace. That means there are four berths that can still be filled.
