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Everton predicted lineup vs West Ham United: Rafa Benitez makes two changes in his 4-4-1-1 setup

By Parth Jhaveri

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United battles for possession with Seamus Coleman of Everton during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at London Stadium on May 09, 2021 in London, England. 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 Andy Couldridge - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United battles for possession with Seamus Coleman of Everton during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at London Stadium on May 09, 2021 in London, England. 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 Andy Couldridge - Pool/Getty Images) /
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Defence:

Right back: Seamus Coleman

Seamus Coleman should return to the starting lineup after missing almost a month of action, having last played the Burnley game. The Irishman will help in taming the West Ham attack better while also supporting Andros Townsend on the right flank.

Centre back: Michael Keane

Michael Keane has played every minute of the Premier League so far and this international break came as a breather for the former Burnley man where he could recuperate and also continue his improvement under Rafa Benitez. After early struggles, Keane has now enforced himself as a leader in the rearguard. His battle against Antonio will be one to watch out for.

Centre back: Ben Godfrey

Yerry Mina has usually been Keane’s preferred partner this season but with the Colombian playing three games for Colombia in a span of seven days and travelling 10000+ miles, there are big doubts on his match fitness. With Mina arriving back at Finch Farm only a couple of days before the game, Benitez will likely rest the towering defender and go with Godfrey.

Left back: Lucas Digne

Lucas Digne had an injury scare on international duty as he returned from France duty earlier with a hamstring strain. Rafa Benitez revealed that the Frenchman is fit and training well. Digne has worked on his defensive fine tuning under Benitez which is why we haven’t seen a lot from him on the attacking front. The 28 year old is one of the finest left backs in the Premier League and he is going from strength to strength.

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