Daichi must now rule out the 'bad' Everton star.

Everton They emerged from a grueling series of December matches without tasting defeat, but the tough run is far from over, as Nottingham Forest Travel to Goodison Park on Premier League.

A series of draws were made against Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City Sean DycheThe 's team regains their defensive integrity and strengthens their co-operation as they move clear of the relegation zone.

However, Forest have been the surprise of the Premier League this season, impressing with their fluid style, finishing fourth after beating Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day.

It won't be easy, but Goodison Park will thrive coming out of 2024. A year of tests, troubles and, at times, turmoil. But perhaps, with the advent of the new year, it is the year that planted new roots of promise.

Everton team news

Eliman Ndiaye and Seamus Coleman were both substituted against Manchester City due to fitness concerns, but these were precautionary moves and Daichi is optimistic That the wide players will be ready to face Forest.

James Garner and Tim Erugbunam remain on the sidelines, but there is a chance Dwight MacNeil He may return to the team after missing the past three matches due to injury.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin Armando Broja could be ruled out, with the 27-year-old striker having suffered a string of strong form that has seen him leave. 13 Premier League matches without goals.

Elsewhere, Daichi might consider stepping back boldly Jack Harrison As he continues to struggle to reach his highest levels.

Why should Daichi drop Jack Harrison?

Harrison's two-year loan expires at the end of the season, after putting it together Zero goals and zero assists Of his 16 Premier League appearances this season, he has barely advertised his irreplaceable value to Friedkin's group.

The problem, of course, is that Everton are not exactly overburdened with options on the right flank, but if McNeil can regain his fitness levels, it may be time for the 28-year-old to retreat to the sidelines.

McNeil has been an effective force in the top 10 this season, but lacks the fighting ability and connected play that would allow him to truly flourish, especially against a team like Forest, who employ a ruthless and difficult style to play against.

They will be physical and rough and will look to exploit any holes in Everton's midfield, which is why Abdoulaye Doucoure must move forward and make way for Orel Mangala to partner the evergreen Idrissa Gueye in midfield.

McNeil's playmaking skills still require his presence and physicality, but this means N'Diaye will need to shift to the right flank, thus bringing Harrison onto the bench.

That wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, for Harrison – described by writer L. Breitland as “abysmal” – rarely records and records. He lost a whopping ten duels Against City on Boxing Day. Pep Guardiola's battered side has lost its luster and authority, but Forest will bring the punch to the game this afternoon.

Ndiaye could make up for the potential absence of Harrison, with the Senegalese star averaging 5.9 successful duels per game in the top flight this season. According to Sovascor.

While Dyche will be reluctant to make too many adjustments to a team that has achieved a successful formula in recent weeks, players like Harrison and Calvert-Lewin have struggled to match the level of some of their defensive peers, and this could prove fatal against them. forest.

Let's hope McNeil is fit and Everton carry the synergy achieved in recent weeks into this crucial game. The most recent decisive match. The next in a long, never-ending line.

Let's hope. As Everton have given people hope in recent weeks, and with a bit of fine-tuning Harrison moving to the bench, that hope could blossom into something better.