Everton May Consider Unconventional Option for Brentford Match Following Injury Updates on Three Players

Everton‘s recent victory over Liverpool has brought them closer to securing safety in the Premier League standings.

Their 2-0 win, highlighted by goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, marked their first home win against Liverpool in 14 years.

The next challenge for Sean Dyche’s team is a match against Brentford at Goodison Park, with the potential to surpass Brentford in the league standings with a victory. A win could mathematically confirm Everton’s top-flight status for the next season.

However, Everton’s triumph over Liverpool came at a cost, as Vitalii Mykolenko is expected to miss the upcoming game against Brentford due to an injury sustained during the match. This could lead Dyche to consider starting Ashley Young in his place to counter Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo’s threat.

While the defensive lineup is likely to remain unchanged, Dyche has midfield options like Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Jack Harrison, and Dwight McNeil, with Amadou Onana or Andre Gomes as possible alternatives if needed.

In attack, Calvert-Lewin’s recent form makes him the natural choice, though his fitness after a bout of illness will be monitored. With Beto ruled out due to injury, Dyche may have to consider unconventional options like Youssef Chermiti or even deploying Michael Keane as a wildcard if Calvert-Lewin is unavailable.

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