{"id":5837,"date":"2025-03-31T20:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/03\/31\/young-to-start-predicted-4-2-3-1-everton-lineup-to-face-liverpool\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T20:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:26:24","slug":"young-to-start-predicted-4-2-3-1-everton-lineup-to-face-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/03\/31\/young-to-start-predicted-4-2-3-1-everton-lineup-to-face-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Young To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Everton Lineup To Face Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After a couple of seasons fighting the relegation scare, Everton<\/a> are finally enjoying a breath of fresh air following David Moyes\u2019 return as the Toffees\u2019 boss. They have shown incredible spirit to script several late comebacks, as the Scotsman has not lost a league game since Aston Villa spoiled his homecoming in mid-January.<\/p>\n

A dramatic last-gasp equalizer from skipper James Tarkowski saw them snatch a 2-2 draw in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, and it is to be seen whether Moyes\u2019 men frustrate Liverpool<\/a> once again on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

The Reds endured a tough week before the international break as their back-to-back defeats against Paris St-Germain and Newcastle United led to an elimination from the Champions League and a setback en route to successive EFL Cup glory. However, they remain firm favourites to conquer the Premier League crown, and the gaffer, Arne Slot, would bank on the Anfield crowd in the final stretch to secure the silverware at the earliest.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Clean sheets against Latvia and Albania while on England duties must boost Jordan Pickford\u2019s confidence before travelling across Stanley Park. The custodian, who does not have fond memories of Anfield, is expected to be busy between the sticks against the lethal Liverpool attack.<\/p>\n

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND \u2013 FEBRUARY 12: James Tarkowski of Everton scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on February 12, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jake O\u2019Brien is enjoying an incredible form as he scored late equalizers against Brentford and West Ham to salvage results. The Irishman should keep his place on the right ahead of Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson. Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite form a strong and resolute central defensive pairing; however, Vitaly Mykolenko\u2019s injury during Ukraine\u2019s defeat against Belgium is a massive blow for Everton. 39-year-old veteran Ashley Young could be deployed on the left against red-hot Mohamed Salah.<\/p>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

James Garner has stepped in deep down the midfield amid Orel Mangala\u2019s long injury layoff. His technicality and passing traits, alongside Idrissa Gana Gueye\u2019s experience, would offer balance and stability as the \u2018double pivot\u2019.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the fitness woes of Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye decimate the Toffees on the flanks. Despite his high work ethic, Jasper Lindstrom has only registered one assist all season. Yet the Napoli loanee might get the nod over Jack Harrison for being a more natural fit down the right. Carlos Alcaraz has impressed since his winter move and is expected to operate from the left once more. Abdoulaye Doucoure was incredible in the reverse fixture, and the Malian midfield ace must deliver another stupendous performance to frustrate the league leaders.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Beto has emerged as the preferred \u2018number 9\u2019 amid Dominic Calvert-Lewin\u2019s injury absence. Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja should continue as the understudies to the Bissau-Guinean marksman.<\/p>\n

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