Wolves vs Everton, Carabao Cup: Preview and Predicted Lineups

I think they will all get a run out.

Still more work to go in that area (right and left back anyone?) but hopefully gone are the days where players have to play every match because we don't have players that can come in and do the business.

I'm looking forward to seeing Barry, Dibling, and Alcaraz as well as McNeil.

And if Mykolenko isn't fully healed, expect young Aznou.

James Tarkowski spoke yesterday about prioritsing the cups this season, and Moyes must realise he only has a season or 2 left to add some silverware to his record.

Let's hope it doesn't happen against us!

I'm of the same opinion.

Forget resting players -- we're not in a relegation fight. Take it seriously, please, Everton. You can blood fringe players in Premier League games.

All this talk about resting players for fear of getting injured is, quite honestly, laughable. Players can just as easily get injured in league games or even on the training field, which has already happened to one or two of ours this season.

As I always say, start your strongest possible team, get a healthy lead, then make substitutions. 2-0 will probably make a healthy lead tomorrow night, maybe even before half-time. Wolves have one heck of a tough game this weekend, away at Spurs on Saturday evening, so they are far more likely to rest some players than we are.

If Moyes played a strong team against Mansfield in the last round, then I certainly can't see him playing a so-called weaker team tomorrow night. A comfortable 3-0 win for the Blues!

If fit, he'll put Röhl in midfield with Gueye; if he isn't fit, then Tim Iroegbunam will be given another game. He'll want to give Alcaraz and Dibling try-outs, probably at the expense of Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall. Barry will retain his place after Beto's poor showing.

I'm not sure that McNeil is in Moyes's plans at all; to me, he's been one of our star players for the past few seasons but Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye and our £40M Dibling are in front of him in the pecking order.

Pickford
O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner
Gueye, Röhl
Dibling, Alcaraz, Grealish
Barry

Mike G pointed out how fast Liverpool where, and they ripped us open. One day we will have a squad that can play that way.

I think tonight we will see a mix of first picks and some squad rotation, with a strong bench.

Wolves should be more interested in their league position, it’s in a poor position even at this early stage in the season and their fans don’t seem bothered about this game——only 18,000 sold at the moment including Everton’s allocation, a chance there for any Everton fans close to Wolverhampton to join the support for Everton.COYFB!

Moyes knows he hasn't the squad to do both.He did not even look at building a squad to do both.Moyes priority will be the Premier League position.The odd good Cup night has merit in that it will built-up Bramley Dock.

The last Manager that did as you suggest was Dyche. It all went great till January, then Everton went on a poor league run, where dumped out of all the Cup competitions.Expecting a sustained effort in the new year at Finch Farm is a big ask.Dyches improved individual player stats went to pot, showing in the attitude on the pitch during that poor spell.I still see the exasperation on Dyches face.

The only possiblity is that we get early benefits from the TFG Strategic Plan in Management and Structure, but hopefully in the next two years this situation will change.

I am all for a good Cup night. Hope we beat Wolves.Hope we go as far as possible.Hope the new dawn comes.We might see more of our young recruits.At last there is a Strategic plan and though in it's infancy at least it is started.

Field our strongest side and go for the win. A Cup win would transform this club and the EFL cup is absolutely our best opportunity this season.

They need some game time to do this and preferably some starts. Equally some of the first team are carrying knocks or would benefit from a rest. Therefore I'd risk it for a biscuit and play something like this:

Pickford
O'Brien Tarkowski Keane Aznou
Dibling Gana Röhl McNeil
Alcaraz
Barry

Decent mix there of youth and experience, first team and second team. That lineup should be able to get at Wolves though I wouldn't be surprised to see Moyes name the same XI as for the derby.

We haven't seen enough of some of the newcomers yet to have a positive opinion on them but I suppose Moyes has assessed them in training games. The lads starting so far have all played well despite 2 losses so it's hard to leave them out.

However, this is the Mickey Mouse cup and the Prem. is most important so Moyes has an opportunity to give a start to the new guys. Wolves will be a tougher team now and will be out for some revenge especially as they are at home.

Prioritising the league and finishing 9th instead of 11th feels a bit pointless.

I can see calls for fresh faces but Ndiaye and Grealish should start if fit.

Pickford on the bench, just in case.

They would be my changes, leave some of our big hitters on the bench for this one; if it's going tits up, bring them on. I know some people don't like that approach but we need to rotate a bit when we can. Tonight is a good opportunity.

Throw caution to the wind which should throw any Wolves expectation out the window.

Will Mr Moyes go with it? About as much chance as 3 untried youngsters getting a start.

As a matter of interest, does anyone know of the financial benefit/prize money from this competition other than winning it and qualifying for some sort of European competition and a share of gate receipts?

Start strong and then give the likes of McNeil, Anzou, Röhl etc a run out. Wolves won't give a fig about this game. The Premier League is the be-all and end-all for them right now.

I don't think we are strong enough to finish top 8 in the league so the cups are the only chance for some glory for me.

My best guess is Moyes will play almost our best team tonight.

The opposite is also true which renders this a pointless debate.

What a novel idea? Trying.

Imagine if we get deep into this competition and he still picks Travers, how unfair would that be on Pickford if he misses out on semis and even finals for this club after his Premier League performances over the last few years... travesty wouldn't cover it.#

It would also be unfair on Travers to be dropped for the later stages, if we even get that far, of course.

GK: Pickford or Travers

RB: Coleman

LB: Aznou

CB: 2 from Tarkowski, O'Brien, Keane

MF:McNeil, Alcaraz, + 2 from Rohl, Gana, Grealish, Dibling.(preference Rohl +1 right winger)

CF: Beto, Barry.

No need to rotate keepers. Only makes sense if in Europe and go deep in all competitions.

Obviously I'd like to see us wallop them but I can't see it.

Also, I believe Wolves have only sold 15,000 tickets, absolutely shocking and to think they beat a Premier League team in the last round, shocking support.

I would like to see Alcaraz and Dibling given a runout and Röhl if he is fit but we have to guard against too many changes as it will affect our rhythm.

A bit off subject reading about the current situation in England makes me feel disappointed for the people who sacrificed in world wars for freedom and peace.

Sounds like I will need a lawyer with me next time I visit family.

Everton will take on Wolves in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. Kick-off is scheduled at 7:45 pm local time.

When Gueye was pulled in the last Wolves game, they ran through us; it would be good to see if Merlin can do a bit of mopping up.

What are you planning for your next visit that makes you think you'll need to bring a lawyer with you?