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Captain Tommy Elphick is unlikely to return, while Callum Wilson, Tyrone Mings and Max Gradel remain sidelined.
Everton have John Stones available following a recent hamstring injury.January signing Oumar Niasse has picked up a minor wrist injury and may not be risked, while Mo Besic and Tyias Browning are both still absent.This is the home side’s first fifth round FA Cup tie since 1989 – but historical landmarks have been coming thick and fast for the Cherries over the last 12 months.
“Everton came close to Wembley in the League Cup, but Liverpool’s progress to the final of that competition has left the Blues without a game next weekend – no excuses then, and no need for Roberto Martinez to rest players.
“If Everton lose this tie, their season will peter out into an attempt to finish in the top eight of the Premier League – not exactly the stuff of which Gwladys Street dreams are made.”
Everton have John Stones available following a recent hamstring injury.January signing Oumar Niasse has picked up a minor wrist injury and may not be risked, while Mo Besic and Tyias Browning are both still absent.This is the home side’s first fifth round FA Cup tie since 1989 – but historical landmarks have been coming thick and fast for the Cherries over the last 12 months.
“Everton came close to Wembley in the League Cup, but Liverpool’s progress to the final of that competition has left the Blues without a game next weekend – no excuses then, and no need for Roberto Martinez to rest players.
“If Everton lose this tie, their season will peter out into an attempt to finish in the top eight of the Premier League – not exactly the stuff of which Gwladys Street dreams are made.”
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