View: Everton player may lose patience after what David Moyes says today

David Moyes must find a way for Michael Keane and Jarrad Branthwaite to coexist at Everton.

The former Burnley centre-back has been a key player for the Toffees this season, and some fans might even say that he’s been overlooked after strong performances under the Scottish manager.

Despite the 33-year-old’s influence at the Blues in the current campaign, he’s started just once in the last four Premier League matches.

Branthwaite’s fitness issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium seem to have subsided, but it’s now up to the 62-year-old head coach to manage the situation in L4.

Everton set for difficult Michael Keane contract talks at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Moyes has revealed that Branthwaite is fit enough to start for the Toffees against Arsenal on Saturday.

The Gunners will travel to Hill Dickinson Stadium on 14 March in the Premier League as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Scottish manager stick with the starting lineup he’s used in the wins over Newcastle United and Burnley.

That would mean Keane will once again start on the bench for the Blues and he certainly has plenty to think about his future.

The veteran defender’s current contract expires at the end of the season, with the Merseyside outfit surely set for a difficult conversation to convince the Englishman to stay if he continues to be a substitute until the end of the season.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Keane lose patience and opt for a fresh challenge elsewhere.

David Moyes to take massive risk with team selection vs Arsenal

There is a way Keane and Branthwaite can start alongside James Tarkowski in the backline, but that would either mean dropping Vitalii Mykolenko or playing five defenders.

Everton already struggle to create opportunities with their full-backs, and the 23-year-old Englishman’s inclusion as left-back will only make things more challenging.

Moyes would undoubtedly be taking a massive risk if he decides to drop someone from the midfield to play three at the back, with the Blues currently holding decent momentum.

Keane may not like it, but the Scottish manager should stick with the players who’ve helped him get back to winning ways in recent matches to try and derail Mikel Arteta’s title hopes.

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