The FA Cup Third Round has commenced with significant attention on the match between Everton and Sunderland. Scheduled for 12:15 GMT, both teams have made notable adjustments to their line-ups due to injuries, suspensions, and player absences.
Everton’s Team News
Everton faces a challenge with eight players unavailable. This situation includes injuries and suspensions, along with some players on international duty. Despite these hurdles, manager David Moyes has managed to assemble a competent starting XI.
- Changes: Four substitutions have been made from the previous match against Wolves.
- Key Absences: Jack Grealish and Michael Keane are absent due to red cards.
- Notable Inclusions: Nathan Patterson, Merlin Rohl, Beto, and Tyler Dibling have been added to the lineup.
- Injury Status: Tim Iroegbunam is unavailable due to a slight injury.
- Debutant Alert: 17-year-old Malik Olayiwola is poised for his debut due to a lack of experienced substitutes.
Everton’s Starting XI
The following players will represent Everton:
- Jordan Pickford (Goalkeeper)
- Vitaliy Mykolenko
- Conor O’Brien
- James Tarkowski
- Nathan Patterson
- Kamari Armstrong
- Tom Garner
- Merlin Rohl
- Dwight McNeil
- Beto
- Tyler Dibling
The substitutes include: Travers, King, Barry, Aznou, Graham, Welch, Campbell, Bates, and Olayiwola.
Sunderland’s Team Update
Sunderland has also made multiple changes, with five players introduced in the starting lineup. Despite these changes, they field a robust team.
- Captaincy: Luke O’Nien, Sunderland’s captain, is making his first start of the season.
- Returning Player: Noah Sadiki is back following participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
- Other Changes: Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, and Elizer Mayenda are also included in the starting XI.
Sunderland’s Starting XI
Here are the players set to take the field for Sunderland:
- Roefs (Goalkeeper)
- Hume
- Mukiele
- Luke O’Nien
- Dennis Cirkin
- Granit Xhaka
- Noah Sadiki
- Romaine Mundle
- Le Fee
- Adingra
- Elizer Mayenda
The substitute bench includes: Patterson, Ballard, Alderete, Neil, Hjelde, Isidor, Brobbey, Rigg, and Geertruida.
This matchup between Everton and Sunderland promises excitement as both teams look to progress in the FA Cup. Fans will be keen to see how each team navigates their lineup challenges.
