Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Everton
Reading
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Tony Hibbert | Out | 6.72 | |
Marouane Fellaini | Doubtful | 7.59 | |
Victor Anichebe | Doubtful | 6.81 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Alex McCarthy | Out | 7.15 | |
Jason Roberts | Out | 6.4 | |
Pavel Pogrebnyak | Out | 6.41 |
Team News
Everton
Reading
- Both Marouane Fellaini and Victor Anichebe missed the FA Cup replay with Oldham in midweek through injury but are likely to be available for the weekend.
- Tony Hibbert is the only certain absentee due to a longstanding calf problem, with Seamus Coleman likely to continue at right-back.
- Barring injuries the Toffees fielded a full-strength team to ensure qualification in the cup on Tuesday but came through the game unscathed and should be able to name their strongest XI this weekend.
- Brian McDermott will have to rethink his team's playing style due to the suspension of Pavel Pogrebnyak, whose straight red against Wigan will mean he misses the next three games.
- Adam Le Fondre will start up front but may need support from the likes of Noel Hunt or Hal Robson-Kanu.
- In turn, either Hope Akpan or Jem Karacan is likely to drop out of the midfield in what could be a pretty straightforward 4-4-2 formation.
Pienaar......