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Predicted Everton XI against Leicester City: Team News as Yerry Mina makes a return

By Parth Jhaveri

Leicester City's English striker Jamie Vardy (R) vies with Everton's English defender Michael Keane (L) during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 18, 2019. (Photo by Anthony Devlin / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ANTHONY DEVLIN/AFP via Getty Images)
Leicester City's English striker Jamie Vardy (R) vies with Everton's English defender Michael Keane (L) during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 18, 2019. (Photo by Anthony Devlin / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ANTHONY DEVLIN/AFP via Getty Images) /
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WATFORD, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 01: Mason Holgate, Yerry Mina, Michael Keane and Lucas Digne of Everton celebrate after the Premier League match between Watford FC and Everton FC at Vicarage Road on February 01, 2020 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

Despite Yerry Mina return, Everton defence may remain unchanged

Left back: Lucas Digne

Leighton Baines signed a short term contract extension while a one year deal still remains on the table. The veteran made a cameo appearance against the Canaries but is not expected to pip Lucas Digne in the starting lineup against the Foxes. The 26 year old left back provided the assist to Michael Keane’s goal against Norwich and looks in good nick.

Left Centre back: Mason Holgate

Without a doubt he’s the best player for Everton currently. He looks on a different level and the trust Ancelotti has shown in the 23 year old has seen his confidence catapult massively. If the Merseysiders were successful in keeping two clean sheets out of two games, Holgate deserves immense credit for the feat.

Right centre back: Michael Keane

Even though Yerry Mina is fit and raring to go, Ancelotti won’t be willing to alter the winning combination and make changes in the defence that has proven to be so successful since the restart. Keane had a wonderful week, becoming a father, scoring the winner at Carrow Road so his morale will be booming over the roof. Also it must be kept in mind that Mina has just returned to fitness and from the past track record of Mina falling prey to relapse injuries, it is better to be safe than sorry.

Right back: Seamus Coleman

The captain was top notch against Liverpool and single handedly blocked the Reds attack from time to time. Despite being 31, he is showing no signs of slowing down but news broke out that Marcel Brands is planning for future and is keen to have Ola Aina as Coleman’s successor. It will be an interesting to see a battle between Harvey Barnes and Coleman should the Englishman start.

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