Everton host Brentford in the 4th round of the FA Cup, looking for a cup fairytale t0 help recover from their major slump in the Premier League, where they sit just 4 points above the relegation zone.
It will be new manager Frank Lampard’s first game since taking over from Rafa Benitez in the dying embers of the January transfer window, and will be a chance for a restart for the Toffees, who until now have endured a dismal season.
Welcome to Everton Football Club, Frank Lampard! ? pic.twitter.com/LuGqBCrrE7
— Everton (@Everton) January 31, 2022
And, despite a double deadline day swoop for the toffees, where they added Dele Alli and Donny Van De Beek to their ranks, they will have to wait to see the pair in action, with both players cup-tied following appearances with their former clubs in the 3rd round of the competition.
This means that both players are likely to make their debuts in Lampard’s sides trip to St James’ Park on Tuesday evening, where a win would go a long way to lifting Everton out of immediate danger. A loss, however, could reduce the gap to Eddie Howe’s men to just a single point.
Calvert Lewin to sit out FA Cup tie
Now, as per Everton insider El Bobble on Twitter, Dominic Calvert-Lewin may be forced to sit out the FA Cup clash with Brentford. The forward suffered a ‘minor knee injury’ whilst doing some personal training on his way back from his latest setback in an injury ridden season thus far.
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a doubt for Saturday’s FA Cup match against Brentford. The England striker suffered a minor knee injury, whilst doing some personal training last week. He will continue to be assessed by the club’s medical team ?
— The Bobble (@ElBobble) February 2, 2022
And, with rumours that Arsenal are circling in the summer, he may not have too many games left in Everton blue.
