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Everton’s predicted lineup vs Fulham: Richarlison back, James Rodriguez to shine

By Callum Brannan

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Richarlison of Everton celebrates with teammates Dominic Calvert-Lewin, James Rodriguez and Niels Nkounkou after scoring his sides second goal during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on September 30, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Richarlison of Everton celebrates with teammates Dominic Calvert-Lewin, James Rodriguez and Niels Nkounkou after scoring his sides second goal during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on September 30, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /
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The bench will consist of Bernard, Anthony Gordon, Sigurdsson and others.

Will Anthony Gordon get a chance off the bench?

One thing that seems to have confused all Everton fans during Richarlison’s suspension, is how Ancelotti didn’t give the ultra-impressive Gordon a chance. The young Englishman is the closest thing Everton have to Richarlison, with his off the ball ability being arguably his most useful asset, it’s hard to question a man who’s won 3 Champions League trophies but it does make you think what problem Ancelotti sees with Gordon.

I feel like Ancelotti doesn’t want to put his complete trust in youth that doesn’t have much Premier League experience, which is understandable, but the Italian still gives Gordon chances off the bench and I don’t think this will be any different against Fulham.

I feel like Gordon will replace Richarlison or Iwobi if one of them is either underperforming or seem tired, but one thing is clear, Gordon is one for the future for Everton and fans are excited to see him play whenever he’s given the opportunity.

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The Final Score?

I think Everton need to go out with the intention to dominate Fulham, the Toffees beat Fulham in every area of the pitch in quality, but they also need to match this quality with the work ethic they’ve shown in the West Brom, Spurs and Brighton games.

With the return of Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin and James will have much more time on the ball which is a problem I don’t think Fulham will be able to handle. I see Everton coming out all guns blazing and putting on an attacking clinic, putting the pressure on a struggling Fulham defence.

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I think Everton take a 4-1 victory against the Cottagers, with Richarlison, James Rodriguez and Calvert-Lewin getting on the scoresheet with James taking home the Man of the Match. Fulham will get a goal since Everton always find a way to concede no matter who it’s against, but the attacking dominance will massively outweigh the lapses in defence which will lead to a huge win for Everton which hopefully will start an upwards trajectory of form.

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