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Everton predicted XI against Spurs: a new position for Godfrey?

By Zac Jones

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Ben Godfrey of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park on January 27, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Ben Godfrey of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park on January 27, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /
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Everton’s English defender Michael Keane (2nd L) and Everton’s Colombian defender Yerry Mina (R) celebrate their win on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 3, 2021. – Everton won the game 2-1. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / 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 MICHAEL REGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Everton’s English defender Michael Keane (2nd L) and Everton’s Colombian defender Yerry Mina (R) celebrate their win on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 3, 2021. – Everton won the game 2-1. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / 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 MICHAEL REGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Defence:

Right Back: Ben Godfrey

Arguably Everton’s most important signing this season, Ben Godfrey has been in tremendous form for the Toffees in recent weeks and shown his versatility over the course of the campaign in a variety of positions.

With Seamus Coleman and Mason Holgate failing to make the right back position their own, maybe now is the time try Godfrey out at full back on his more natural right-side. The former Norwich man impressed at left-back during Lucas Digne’s absence and would be more than capable of playing the role. He would also get more opportunities to go on one of his gut-busting runs and would be more likely to end with a dangerous cross or pass on his stronger right foot.

Centre Back: Yerry Mina

Yerry Mina sat out the game against Manchester United at the weekend and it could be argued that his presence was sorely missed for a couple of the goals that Everton conceded.

The opening goal by Edinson Cavani and third goal by Scott McTominay both came from crosses into the box which may well have been dealt with if the Colombian was in the side.

Mina shown his importance at defending set pieces with multiple clearing headers in his last start against Leeds and will surely come back into the side for Wednesday’s game.

Centre Back: Michael Keane

Although he has had a brilliant season thus far, Michael Keane was not at his best during the 3-3 draw against Manchester United.

He wasn’t as dominating as he has been and looked as though he was missing the presence of Yerry Mina alongside him. Mina and Keane have statistically been Everton’s strongest centre back pairing this season and Carlo will likely revert back to his most trusted duo for tomorrow’s tie.

Left Back: Lucas DIgne

The Frenchman was worked his back up to full fitness following his ankle injury and has looked back to his best at times in recent games.

Digne was been a key player for Everton since his arrival and the fans will be delighted to see him back in the team, and with Dominic Calvert-Lewin back amongst the goals, they will be hoping to see him grab some more vital assists that could send the Blues into the FA Cup quarter final with a win tomorrow evening.