Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Reading
Everton
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jem Karacan | Out | 6.62 | |
Alex McCarthy | Out | 7.15 | |
Danny Guthrie | Out | 6.7 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Darron Gibson | Doubtful | 6.82 | |
Victor Anichebe | Doubtful | 6.81 | |
Tony Hibbert | Doubtful | 6.72 | |
Kevin Mirallas | Doubtful | 7.03 |
Team News
Reading
Everton
- After a dour affair at home to Norwich last time out, The Royals fans will hope for more excitement this time out and in turn, McDermott may make some changes.
- With Guthrie and Karacan still sidelined, Leigertwood and Tabb should continue in midfield, while Federici will retain his place in goal in the absence of Alex McCarthy.
- Jimmy Kebe could come in and replace McCleary having looked bright from the bench last time out, while Pogrebnyak will also hope to return to the side in place of Noel Hunt.
- Kevin Mirallas sustained a hamstring injury against Sunderland and is likely to miss out this weekend, potentially joining Hibbert, Gibson and Anichebe on the sidelines.
- Steven Naismith is likely to come in for the Belgian winger in what may be the only change to the side that won against Sunderland last weekend.
- New signing Thomas Hitzlsperger will hope for a chance to start ahead of Neville in midfield, but the more defensive minded option should be favoured.