Everton 0:2 Manchester United

Inigo Montoya · Dec 21, 2020

Re McT and Shaw

(Ole) When asked if they were doubts, he replied: “Yeah, I would think so. Luke has been ill for a few days and was only passed fit this morning. He didn't train yesterday.

“Scott, it seemed like a groin issue. I don't know. Hopefully, it won't be too long as he's not had any muscle injuries before. But I don't know how quickly he will recover.”

Gasolin · Dec 21, 2020

If we were to believe this:

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We see Pogba, VdB, Greenwood, Mata, Bailly, Cavani preparing the Everton game.
That's already 6 players, out of 10. Telles probably too.
It could be:

XX, Bailly, XX, Telles

XX, Pogba
VdB

Mata, Cavani, Greenwood

Maybe the team is William, Maguire, Matic for the holes, we don't know that yet. But it could be a good team out there, and hopefully, we win?

Gerald G · Dec 21, 2020

Henderson
Williams--Bailly--Maguire--Telles
Matic--Pogba
Mata--VDB--Greenwood
Cavani

Subs: Grant; TFM, Axel; Fred, Galbraith, Fernandes; Pellistri, Rashford, Martial

TheGame · Dec 21, 2020

Web of Bissaka said:
Greenwood at LW? I would love to see we try that. Mason's crossing deliveries are really good, but he rarely do that when he's on the right wing.

Either that or shift in system to 4222 or diamond or Pogba at LW/VDB at DM/Mata at CAM.

Yeah Mason or Mata could play LW really or with Matic, Pogba, VDB and Mata in a diamond then Greenwood and Cavani up top.

Meep · Dec 21, 2020

paulscholes18 said:
Henderson
Williams Bailly Tuanzebe Telles
VDB Matic
Mata Pogba Greenwood
Cavani

This

Schmeichel's Cartwheel · Dec 21, 2020

Honestly don’t care. All I care about is #21. Play the youth team for all I care.

SadlerMUFC · Dec 21, 2020

Time to rotate pretty much the entire squad other than our ironman

-------------------------Henderson-----------------------------
Williams-----Tuanzebe---Maguire--------Telles
--------------Pogba---------------Matic---------------------
Mata-------------------VdB--------------------Greenwood
-------------------------Cavani----------------------------

Funny thing is I thought part of my rotation would have James starting this one instead of Greenwood. I may also think about starting Greenwood in the #9 and James on the left so Cavani can come off the bench and be fresh to start vs Leicester...

Strelok · Dec 21, 2020

Schmeichel's Cartwheel said:
Honestly don’t care. All I care about is #21. Play the youth team for all I care.

Agreed. With you on this mate.

Look at what Klopp did with those EFL or FA matches.

Vidyoyo · Dec 21, 2020

Rotation needed here so we can concentrate on what matters more... the Europa League

RedDevil@84 · Dec 21, 2020

It is sad that we have to play one of Lindelof/Maguire for this, unless we are deciding to completely write off this cup.

I am excited to see Mata and VdB combine with Cavani though. It should be fun to watch

Roosney · Dec 21, 2020

I'm glad this is Carabao Cup, Everton seems to be in quite good form in the league.

Jonno · Dec 21, 2020

This is where Ole will be in full Fergie flow, planning the Leicester game now which will have a knock-on effect to our line up on Wednesday.

RedDevil@84 · Dec 21, 2020

Why does the title say FA Premier League

Annihilate Now! · Dec 21, 2020

Play a totally different XI.

If we win, great, if we lose, meh, don't care...

Harry190 · Dec 21, 2020

Why is it showing as a Premier League game?

WR10 · Dec 21, 2020

Gerald G said:
Henderson
Williams--Bailly--Maguire--Telles
Matic--Pogba
Mata--VDB--Greenwood
Cavani

Subs: Grant; TFM, Axel; Fred, Galbraith, Fernandes; Pellistri, Rashford, Martial

Axel for Maguire and spot on. That team front 6 should win a game. Football IQ between Cavani, Mata, VDB, Greenwood, Matic and Pogba is arguably the highest in the team.

TMDaines · Dec 21, 2020

The final has been moved to April 2021: https://www.skysports.com/football/...back-to-april-in-hope-of-increased-attendance

Gator Nate · Dec 21, 2020

Henderson
Williams - Tuanzebe - Maguire - Telles
Pogba - Matic
Mata - van de Beek - James
Cavani

Subs: Bruno (for vdB) - Rashford (for James) - Greenwood or Martial (for Cavani)

Keep 'em out of the goal, then put the pace in to score a couple and walk into the next round. Everyone's rested for Leicester. And if we loose, it's the Carabou cup.

Everton 1 - 2 MUFC

Lentwood · Dec 21, 2020

This game has to be used for heavy rotation for three reasons -;

1) We just had our toughest physical game of the season in terms of distance covered and number of sprints

2) We’ve had a ridiculously packed schedule and face Leicester on Boxing Day. Personally I’d rather draw that and lose in the cup than win in the cup and be beaten by Leicester.

3) Ole/Utd won’t get any credit whatsoever if we win the league cup so im not buying this claptrap about “creating a winning mentality” or “a trophy is a trophy”. Same with Europa. Sack it right off now. We have bigger ambitions.

Tony247 · Dec 21, 2020

Time to give few minutes to Lingard. Also, Pogba, VdB should start.

JJ12 · Dec 21, 2020

Play a fun team - don’t care if we win or not in all honesty

Strelok · Dec 21, 2020

I hope Ole read this thread

Mibabalou · Dec 21, 2020

Henderson
Williams Bailly Tuanzebe Telles
VDB Matic
Mata Pogba Greenwood
Cavani

Maybe James and Magurie but should be something like this.

Gandalf · Dec 21, 2020

Hoping Ole reads this thread to see my selection;

Henderson

TFM Bailly Maguire Williams

Matic Pogba

Greenwood DVB Martial

Cavani

Kyonn · Dec 21, 2020

Think Everton's going to play a strong team and rest against Sheffield United. Despite that I would play a mostly reserve team and rest for Leicester.

Inigo Montoya · Dec 21, 2020

Kyonn said:
Think Everton's going to play a strong team and rest against Sheffield United. Despite that I would play a mostly reserve team and rest for Leicester.

They’re missing a few and one or two others have knocks including Hamez. May not risk them just as we won’t

Kyonn · Dec 21, 2020

Inigo Montoya said:
They’re missing a few and one or two others have knocks including Hamez. May not risk them just as we won’t

Hope you're right. Would love to win this cup.

Inigo Montoya · Dec 21, 2020

Kyonn said:
Hope you're right. Would love to win this cup.

So would I

Vital for the group to show they’re winners

InfiniteBoredom · Dec 21, 2020

I literally can’t give less of a fcuk about the League Cup, especially this season. When selecting the team, select the one with the least amount of minutes played this season and work your way up. The EL can feck off too, for that matter.

We need to be as prepared and as fit as possible for every single remaining league fixture. The Scousers will probably still win it in the end, but shouldn’t be without us trying out damnedest to prevent it from happening.

Gator Nate · Dec 21, 2020

Kyonn said:
Think Everton's going to play a strong team and rest against Sheffield United. Despite that I would play a mostly reserve team and rest for Leicester.

I don't doubt that Everton would do that, but it would be a huge mistake. I really think Sheffield United is on the brink of breaking out. They haven't given up yet. They played us to the final whistle then almost beat Brighton with 10 men. If Everton think they can rest against SU, they'll pay dearly.

Jibbs · Dec 21, 2020

We need to be absolutely ready for upcoming EPL games. We can play FA/EFL/Europa cups with u23s for all I care.

Inigo Montoya · Dec 21, 2020

InfiniteBoredom said:
I literally can’t give less of a fcuk about the League Cup, especially this season. When selecting the team, select the one with the least amount of minutes played this season and work your way up. The EL can feck off too, for that matter.

We need to be as prepared and as fit as possible for every single remaining league fixture. The Scousers will probably still win it in the end, but shouldn’t be without us trying out damnedest to prevent it from happening.

So I guess you won’t be watching?

Gordon S · Dec 21, 2020

Tired of seeing our PL campain suffer because we put in a lot of effort in the cups. Just rest all our starters and concentrate on the Leicester game.
Hopefully players like Tuanzebe, TFM, Bailly, Williams, Mata, Lingard are all ready to play.

Hugh Jass · Dec 21, 2020

Not too bothered about this tbh.

Sassy Colin · Dec 21, 2020

Come on @Niall this is the League Cup, not the PL!

BluesJr · Dec 21, 2020

This is horrible timing tbh. Good to have games on to watch but I hope it’s a heavily rotated team the game on Saturday is huge.

Niall · Dec 21, 2020

Sassy Colin said:
Come on @Niall this is the League Cup, not the PL!

woops!

edcunited1878 · Dec 21, 2020

It should be 11 changes and we shouldn't suffer too much, would just look unorganized as they wouldn't have played together before as a whole team.

Assuming Tuanzebe and Bailly are fit, then all the other positions pick themselves.

Henderson; Williams, Tuanzebe, Bailly, Telles; Pogba, Matic, VdB; Greenwood, Cavani, Mata

eire-red · Dec 21, 2020

RedTiger said:
Henderson
Williams ---- Tuanzebe --- Maguire --- Telles
Matic ----- Pogba
Greenwood ---- Donny ---- James
Cavani

Pellistri, Ighalo and Lingard to come on.

I would pretty much go with that as well. Be nice if we could give Maguire a rest as well, but we look so shaky at the back when he doesn't play.

Would be nice to win some silverware, but at the same time the Carabao Cup defo isn't worth risking any injuries, especially if Richarlison is playing. We actually have a really strong squad when everyone is fit.

Bastian · Dec 21, 2020

I hope Ole prioritises Leicester. Would like to see Bruno, Maguire, McFred and Rashford rested.

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