OBVIOUSLY most Everton FC fans’ eyes will be on next weekend, but for me this Easter period will be a fascinating one.
I have to say, that is mainly because it will be interesting to see what team selections David Moyes goes with over the next couple of games.
Everton have two tough Premier League games in three days, and with the huge FA Cup tie to follow next weekend, we can expect a few changes in both of those matches.
David did something similar ahead of the quarter-final, of course, resting a number of players for the derby at Anfield.
He attracted a lot of criticism for that – unfairly, I felt – but I don’t think any Everton supporters will be complaining if he makes a few changes this weekend, and they are able to head to Wembley with their strongest side all fit and healthy. Of course, points are important, and the chance of finishing above Liverpool in the league means a lot to Everton supporters, but the FA Cup is the club’s number one priority at the moment, and David must plan ahead accordingly.
It would make little sense to see a Fellaini or a Baines get injured or suspended ahead of such a big game, especially when there are players who can come in and deputise ably.
There is one area I wouldn’t tinker with, though, and that is the goalkeeper.
Liverpool will be without theirs, but Tim Howard is so important to Everton that he simply has to be on the teamsheet.
Changing keepers, as a lot of sides do for “lesser” games, can be disruptive.
So I’d like to see Tim on the teamsheet, but I would expect the rest to reflect the importance of next weekend.
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