Carabao Cup Preview
Arnaut Danjuma could start for the first time since the victory in the last round against Aston Villa
Everton and Burnley meet at Goodison Park this evening, with a place in the League Cup Quarter-Finals up for grabs.
It's the first time the two clubs will have played each other since that dramatic relegation "six-pointer" at Turf Moor in April last year, a result that seemed to strengthen the Clarets' case for survival in 2021-22 and put a nail in the Toffees' proverbial top-flight coffin.
However, it was, of course, Everton who stayed up while Burnley, minus Sean Dyche whom they sacked not long after the afore-mentioned win, went down, only to reinvent themselves under Vincent Kompany and earn promotion back to the Premier League in convincing fashion.
Despite romping to the Championship title, the Lancashire club have found it tough going back in the top division and are in 19th place having beaten only fellow newcomers Luton Town.
Given the gravity of their plight even at this early stage, the Carabao Cup might not be high on Burnley's list of priorities, particularly as they have what they might regard as a winnable game against Crystal Palace at home on Saturday.
It's conceivable, therefore, that Kompany fields a weakened side at Goodison Park... not that that should be taken as any reason for complacency; after all, the Blues were knocked out of last season's competition by a much-changed Bournemouth outfit.
The questions on Evertonian minds coming into this one are: should Dyche make many, if any, changes to the team that beat West Ham on Sunday; and, if so, who should make way and for whom.
It's possible that Dyche could rest players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jack Harrison and Amadou Onana while giving minutes to Beto, Arnaut Danjuma and Idrissa Gueye.
He might also bench James Tarkowski in favour of Ben Godfrey whose only start thus far was in the second round at Doncaster, or Michael Keane.
There is an argument to be made, however, that, regardless of the carrot of a place in the last eight of a major tournament, momentum is important and that any changes should therefore be minimal ahead of the visit of Brighton at the weekend.
Kick-off: 7:45pm, Wednesday 1 November, 2023
Last Time: This is the first meeting between the two clubs in the League Cup
Predicted Line-up: Pickford, Patterson, Keane, Branthwaite, Young, Gueye, Garner, Harrison, Danjuma, Doucouré, Beto
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2 Posted 01/11/2023 at 07:24:03
Their fans are rapidly losing patience with Vincent Kompany and his insistence on playing all his new signings at the expense of the players who got them promoted last season.
They're crying out for Muric to replace Trafford in goal and to bring back experienced players like Jack Cork as they're far too easily bullied off the ball with set pieces being a major weakness.
And they've lost 3 on the bounce... you know what we're like against teams on a losing run!
3 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:03:56
And just a thought, do we have any faith at all in our second-choice goalkeeper? I know Pickford's availability and playing record is excellent, but is it a gamble to expect him to play every single game?
4 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:14:56
5 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:14:56
6 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:17:54
7 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:18:09
We rested players that night and saw probably the worst football player by an Everton side in my life, despite heavy competition for that title.
A proper side against Villa played them off the park and deserved a win by a clearer margin.
So I'd steer clear of tinkering too much, despite the obvious temptation. Maybe rest only DCL and Branthwaite.
8 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:23:44
9 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:24:03
10 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:38:57
We have cover, albeit not unlimited in most areas.
If they were all fit, a back 4 of Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Young isn't a disaster.
Up front, Danjuma, Chermiti, and Beto can all do a job, as can Dobbin.
Midfield is less well stocked (Gueye and kids) and this is a concern that I hope our scouts and recruiters have got covered for the 1st of January.
Having said all this, I hope that we go into this game with no more than 3 of the afore mentioned on the pitch and if we get comfortably ahead others should get a run out.
This is our best chance of some success. Time to lay the 1995 ghost.
11 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:43:29
Pickford
Patterson Tarkowski Branthwaite Mykolenko
Gana Onana
Harrison Danjuma McNeil
Beto
Should be confident against a changed Burnley side.
12 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:45:44
I would love us to be leading by two or three goals at the 60th.minute mark then start making some suitable substitutions, but otherwise we will just have to get on with it, with the squad we have beggars can't be choosers.
13 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:47:14
Beto, Danjuma and if fit Coleman should start.
Danny, when travelling back home on the train after the game I hope you will still be dreaming of Wembley!
14 Posted 01/11/2023 at 08:52:57
15 Posted 01/11/2023 at 09:06:22
16 Posted 01/11/2023 at 09:21:33
Simply put-with Xmas coming up we can't play the same 11 for 90 mins each week. Dyche is loathe to make subs so the players are getting a lot of minutes and little rest.
However, injuries and suspensions are inevitable so some will get enforced rest as the season goes on.
And you only have to look over the park to see a core of players who play three times a week (Salah especially) and never get tired to see that perhaps our players, with no European football, can accommodate the odd cup game without many complaints.
So I'd say we're lucky ish that we can rest a few and still field a side that should be able to get a result. However I expect Dyche to go strongest 11.
17 Posted 01/11/2023 at 09:23:30
DCL and Harrison are the obvious candidates for a rest as both are coming back from long injuries. The rest will be determined by who the coaches feel would benefit most physically from a break. Onana has played more minutes than anyone (bar Pickford and Tarkowski who don't run as much) so could be in line for a rest.
I'd love to see Chermitti and Dobbin given minutes but not as starters.
I'd go:
Pickford
Patterson Tarkowski Branthwaite Mykolenko
Garner Gueye
Danjuma Doucoure Mcneill
Beto
I think that's our strongest back 4 and should be given time to gel. Neither Mykolenko or Patterson have played a huge amount of minutes so far.
18 Posted 01/11/2023 at 09:59:08
Id put Beto in as he definitely needs to be kept fit and involved, and maybe one of Chemeti or Danjuma.
That's about it, use subs if comfortable to rest the other players.
19 Posted 01/11/2023 at 09:59:39
20 Posted 01/11/2023 at 10:20:59
I would also endorse not making too many changes, as we seem to have found a formula and formation that is working well. There obviously will be a few changes but think the likes of Beto, Danjuma and also Gueye are all able to deputise without weakening us too much.
Hoping for a comfortable win as always, but will settle for anything, as long as we get into the hat, and the next round. Would also like to see Chermiti and Dobbin get minutes, if we seem fairly comfortable and have a decent lead.
COYB 💙💙ðŸ‘
21 Posted 01/11/2023 at 10:26:05
Steve @ 4&5
Paul @ 8&9
- I heard you the first time ðŸ¤
As Dave @3 points out, Doncaster !
Changes were made.
Keane was the most dreadful out of an awful side that put in one of the worst performances in the clubs history.
Keane should never play other than up front, where he can't cause too much damage.
Godfrey showed why he isn't a PL footballer (again).
Sadly Dobbin was grim that night too, which I guess is why he hasnt featured since.
Most of our players are NOT very good. Hence our season after season relegation fights.
So I dispute "quality" coming in, at the back and midfield for sure.
Do we give the hugely disappointing Onana a chance in midfield yet again or consign him to the bench ?
Harrison needs further game time.
Virginia is a very good keeper and should start IF Tarks and Branno are in. If not Jordan, to save us from the mistakes others will gift Burnley.
But I can see Dyche giving Lonergan an outing.
Clearly DCL needs to be locked in an air tight container again.
There are players who need some time on the turf.
Burnley will look at this as a no pressure game.
Expected to lose.
They will bring in the players they have dropped since promotion was gained and will be a strong impressive unit.
My side:-
Virginia
Patterson Tarks Branno Myko
Harrison Garner Gaye Chermiti
Danjuma Beto
That gives us some consistency with the same back 4.
Gueye giving what he can for 45/60 mins before being hooked.
Seeing how Jimmy G can command with having a workhorse alongside him
As we need to know what can be done up front (should The Fragile One shatter again) and I don't believe Doucoure is the answer, give Beto, Danj and Chims a blast.
COYB
22 Posted 01/11/2023 at 10:37:29
So hopefully strong again tonight with maybe some rotation in for Beto and Danjuma.
And then a favourable home draw please to Port Vale (as opposed to away at Arsenal).
But I worry Brighton on the weekend could be painful with this very limited squad being asked to play again so soon.
23 Posted 01/11/2023 at 10:42:55
Lower Gwladys block 6 row U so decent view of the pitch and not obstructed by pillars.
24 Posted 01/11/2023 at 10:55:04
We've seen it in the past on many occasions, so UTFT and show us that we are really on an upwards trajectory.
A comfortable 2:0 with no injuries will do nicely.
25 Posted 01/11/2023 at 11:09:44
It has some value however with players out of favor and youngsters getting a chance of a game if nothing else.
Yes, it is a game one wants to win but with Everton wanting to get into some kind of a run in the league it is important to rest a few ahead of the next game.
Burnley are in the same boat and need league points so it will be a game of benchwarmers on show which could mean a drab match for the fans.
Hopefully those who do play don't get injured in any way.
26 Posted 01/11/2023 at 11:17:35
27 Posted 01/11/2023 at 11:28:54
After tonight, we could be three games away from Wembley. After Saturday we could potentially leapfrog Chelsea and be close to Manchester United.
28 Posted 01/11/2023 at 11:43:00
Pickford
Patterson Tarkowski Branthwaite Mykolenko
Gueye Garner Onana
Harrison Calvert-Lewin McNeil
If (big IF, don't want to jinx it), we are leading by a couple of goals, I would like to see Dyche give the likes of Virginia, maybe Coleman, Danjuma, Dobbin, Beto a runout.
29 Posted 01/11/2023 at 11:43:42
I would definitely give Beto, Dobbin and Danjuma a game this evening. Also Gueye if fit.
Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Doucoure, Danjuma, Beto and Dobbin. 4 4 1 1
Then when we are 5 nil up and not before, bring off Tarks and Branthwaite and put on Godfrey and Keane, plus replace Garner with Onana and Mykolenko with Young.
30 Posted 01/11/2023 at 11:47:28
Start strong then rest players. Get the game won.
Not the other way around and be chasing the result.
31 Posted 01/11/2023 at 11:48:29
There will be changes tonight but I don't this they'll be wholesale, In fact I think Burnley will leave more players out than Everton.
32 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:03:17
33 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:05:22
I would though, if we could.
This season, more than any other we face a possible outcome in a few weeks time, that we're below every club in the league. I'd want all our players, fit and rested for our league games. We've got a small number, comparatively, of good/decent premiership players. I'd like them all fit as possible for each league game, until we're safe. We go for the cups next year, not until; we know our destiny.
34 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:13:58
35 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:14:08
36 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:15:26
37 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:34:07
38 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:37:09
Hoping to be proved resoundingly wrong, however. Will be watching on a stream with luck. COYB
39 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:37:22
40 Posted 01/11/2023 at 12:40:51
41 Posted 01/11/2023 at 13:09:41
Bit of an odd request...
My 16 year old son is going to the game tonight [he has use of an uncles' season ticket]. He is on his own. He grew up here in Japan with an Evertonian dad from Maghull.
If anyone feels up to letting him join you for pre- match festivities [ he only drinks cokes ] we would be made up. He will be in the Glwadys st.
Please pm me daveandamy2000@gmail.com
42 Posted 01/11/2023 at 13:17:18
43 Posted 01/11/2023 at 13:29:46
44 Posted 01/11/2023 at 13:37:31
I remember doing it years ago, when we had already won our European group, and my two oldest kids were fuming, but I'm praying we go through to the last eight tonight, and then we can hopefully get drawn out of the hat to play Liverpool at Goodison Pk🤞
I'm not counting my chickens, but a win tonight would be brilliant for Everton, and our very long suffering fans, so hopefully the players don't let the fans down later on tonight.
45 Posted 01/11/2023 at 14:25:02
Have one ticket available for main stand 4 row U.
Contact Lloyd 07469 702359. My treat!
46 Posted 01/11/2023 at 14:25:09
Mcneill hasnt looked 100% since coming back from injury and HArrison has worked hard nut still finding his way.
Patto needs more minutes in the team but Seamus also needs some match fitness, Maybe give them both some time on the pitch.
So my game plan would be give Danjuma and Cermiti a start with Gueye giving Doucs Harrison and McNeill a rest and the assuming we are winning bring Beto, Harrison and Dobbin on after 60 minutes. Otherwise leave the team alone.
47 Posted 01/11/2023 at 14:34:06
48 Posted 01/11/2023 at 14:46:39
https://www.planetsport.com/soccer/news/vincent-kompany-burnley-will-welcome-sean-dyche-when-he-visits-with-everton
49 Posted 01/11/2023 at 14:54:00
50 Posted 01/11/2023 at 15:03:09
51 Posted 01/11/2023 at 15:32:50
I recall a long ways back when the RS put out a reserve side, got away with it after producing sick notes for the whole first team and then low and behold Everton did it at a later date and got fined, now it's usually accepted.
52 Posted 01/11/2023 at 15:34:50
Godfrey is a good shout as his replacemant...but...Dyche will start Keane.
53 Posted 01/11/2023 at 15:36:45
Gana won't be wandering around. He will be in the pivot looking for the linkup not the pass forward. Given how effective the runs were at taking pressure off Onana I would expect some slight change that suits Gana on the ball. It won't be like Sunday but it might be functional which is all we need.
The other concern is Keane. This guy while causing some of his own luck is surely due for a universe blessing for one half of football, hopefully the first. If he can just not allow the full disaster everyone knows he slips and maybe we avoid full implosion after a mistake.
I think Garner and Doucoure will show some desire and leadership that helps the second team. This will also advance their confidence in how to run a game against lesser competition. All that would be needed from there is a moment from either Danjuma or Beto that fires up the team. I didn't say it was likely just overdue. UTFT!
54 Posted 01/11/2023 at 16:04:05
55 Posted 01/11/2023 at 16:05:53
He has what, 2 games now where he has been better than his usual absenteeism.
And on saturday it was a very drab performance by all.
I want him to be ace. He has all the makings and talent there.
Bench him tonight so that he comes back with a vengeance vs Brighton.
56 Posted 01/11/2023 at 16:30:12
With an eye on Saturday and aware that Brighton have a full week to prepare I would expect Dyche to make at least four changes tonight with Keane, Gana, Danjuma and Beto likely to start.
57 Posted 01/11/2023 at 16:31:41
58 Posted 01/11/2023 at 16:35:28
59 Posted 01/11/2023 at 16:53:54
60 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:10:39
61 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:15:39
straight to pens. Extra time only in the final.
62 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:21:01
63 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:24:10
64 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:28:13
you could be right - I wrote that from memory of what I last read, and can't say I know for sure about the semis, now I think about it.
No E/T tonight though.
* Dave, checked it, you're right.
65 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:31:33
66 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:38:03
67 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:39:19
68 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:41:44
69 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:43:49
70 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:45:25
71 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:47:52
You will aware that many fans are just a teeny bit desperate for some fresh silverware. You know 1995 was a fair time back.
So as part of those three books you could write about your time at this (once) grand club. Would it be possible, that you field a stong team and give us some hope that we make the next round.
Just asking for a friend or two. Cheers!
72 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:56:29
Do you think Mr Dyche might rest himself for tonight's game? He has been working very hard lately.
73 Posted 01/11/2023 at 17:58:10
Hopefully if I manage to catch the game I won't bring us bad luck.
74 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:05:13
I know you like a bet. I was reading today that a few of the top bookies are offering 33/1 for Moyes to be the first Premier League manager to get his comics this season; would you recommend a dabble at that?
75 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:10:34
Feeling a bit nervous about this match tbh, but hoping my gut's got it wrong.
76 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:10:41
77 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:12:21
78 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:21:28
79 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:22:11
I'll be shocked if Moyes goes before Ten Haag or the guy at Bournemouth.
80 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:27:21
Yes,I think you are right but the 33/1 might draw a few in to have a go though!
81 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:27:24
1-0 Everton...69th minute.
82 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:27:32
83 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:43:47
His usual MO will see WHU muddle through avoiding relegation with him getting about 70% from the team compared to a more dynamic coach. But they'll save a fortune letting his contract run down whilst having Potter or similar in the wings.
He may have lost 3 on the bounce but he'll survive based on harking back to his conference league trophy in Europe.
84 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:49:50
He has what, 2 games now where he has been better than his usual absenteeism.
And on Saturday it was a very drab performance by all.
I want him to be ace. He has all the makings and talent there.
Bench him tonight so that he comes back with a vengeance vs Brighton.
85 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:51:39
We need to win this win so badly, a good draw in the quarter finals and who knows?
COYB
86 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:54:00
Need to start with a strong line up get the job done, then think about making the changes later on.
The only exception I would make is Beto and Danjuma if push comes to shove. Other than that, we need not need to tinker too much.
87 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:56:02
“Get his comicsâ€???
88 Posted 01/11/2023 at 18:56:23
89 Posted 01/11/2023 at 19:52:05
Don't know where you are in the world, I'm in the US and use this one:
https://cricfree.live/watch/everton-vs-burnley
Scroll down to find the game.
90 Posted 01/11/2023 at 22:58:40
Bloody hell though Barry! Moyes ‘harking back to his Europa conference trophy….'
Harking back? It was last season!!! About ten games ago. And they're top of their group in Europe this season and top half of the premier league. And they've just battered Arsenal to go into the quarter finals of the Coca Cola cup or whatever it's called nowadays.
Reports of his death seem greatly exaggerated 😂
He's literally their most successful manager of the last 50 years. Based on last season.
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1 Posted 01/11/2023 at 07:03:36
The more instant reward or jeopardy of a home cup game, under the lights, against possibly distracted opposition. Feels a bit like a slight throwback to my youth, when cup games often evoked the greatest excitement (and biggest gates), as the possibility of glory grew with every round.
Been a while since a League Cup game raised my heart rate or indeed since belief threatened to surpass hope.