Moyes makes last-gasp decision to include Everton star in team vs Chelsea after injury scare

David Moyes has made a last-minute call to start James Tarkowski in Everton‘s lineup to face Chelsea.

The Toffees were hoping the centre-back would be ready in time for an all-important Premier League clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and that is the case.

The Englishman has been a top performer for Moyes this season, and his recent injury scare had many Blues fans fearing the worst.

It’s going to be a difficult game against Liam Rosenior’s side, but it’ll be made easier with the presence of Tarkowski among the backline.

Nevertheless, Moyes has picked a strong side to play Chelsea, and the Toffees will be hoping for a huge three points.

David Moyes picks James Tarkowski to play Chelsea

There were late tests over the fitness of both Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite, and both are in the squad.

Other than that, the Toffees have lined up with their usual outfield options, as James Garner starts in midfield on the back of his maiden England call-up this Friday.

Iliman Ndiaye could be Everton’s key outlet to unlock what is a streaky Chelsea defence in terms of performances, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ready to pull the strings.

Branthwaite is on the bench and could still be dealing with an injury problem that could keep him sidelined for a while yet.

Let’s hope the Toffees can weather the Chelsea storm and grab the three points in their push for a spot in European football.

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By all means, a victory won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. The visitors are coming to Hill Dickinson Stadium having lost their past three games in all competitions.

Rosenior’s side lost 3-0 against PSG on Tuesday and will be coming to Merseyside on the back off their Champions League elimination.

But more importantly, they are showing major signs of a leaky defence right now.

They’ve conceded 12 goals in their last five, as well as giving away a total of 6.05 in xG to opponents.

The visitors let their opponents get into goal-scoring situations far too often, and Moyes will feel like Everton may have a chance of punishing them.

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