View: Outcast to get one final chance as two changes forced - Predicted Everton XI vs West Ham

Everton are looking to reignite the spark in their European push as they take on West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Toffees’ momentum was halted on Sunday, with Virgil van Dijk netting a late winner for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.

Beto would equalise early in the second half for David Moyes‘ side, who responded well after Mohammed Salah’s opener.

Though after a run of successive home wins for the first time at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Blues would fall to a 2-1 defeat in the first derby at their new stomping ground.

Everton remain in the hunt for a European spot, but they must get back to winning ways as they face relegation-threatened West Ham at the London Stadium.

David Moyes forced into changes ahead of West Ham clash

Jarrad Branthwaite was stretchered off in an awful moment in the derby, just weeks after his return from a previous layoff.

Over the course of the season, the young star has racked up just 10 league appearances, having missed the entirety of the season’s first half.

With this in mind, Michael Keane will likely deputise alongside James Tarkowski, with the lack of depth at fullback meaning that Jake O’Brien will have to continue out on the right.

Though Keane would be an ideal suitor to come in, the defensive decision is far from as big as the attacking one Moyes may have to make.

With goalscorer Beto forced off after taking a blow to the head, the striker is a doubt ahead of Saturday’s clash in the capital.

As a result, French forward Thierno Barry could come into the line-up, much to the displeasure of Blues fans after his underwhelming campaign.

Barry joined from Villarreal last summer and has struggled to find form on Merseyside, with a start on Saturday potentially his final chance to impress after clashing with fans.

Thierno Barry could have one final chance in an Everton shirt

At his age, Barry needs to be playing regularly, and having shown a lack of quality at Everton so far this season, he’s unlikely to get that in the Premier League next campaign.

Across 33 league appearances, the young forward has found the back of the net just six times, and while he is just two away from Beto’s tally of eight, he pales in comparison to his more experienced colleague.

Beto may not be the man to guarantee long-term goals for the Toffees, but his attitude has never come into question throughout his time.

Despite Barry’s pace and physical attributes, he fails to utilise his frame effectively and really struggles to keep defenders occupied.

This was particularly noticeable against Liverpool, when any form of Everton threat in the final third seemingly evaporated.

With a potential summer departure on the cards, Barry may have one final chance to impress from the off, as the Blues take on West Ham.

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