View: Dyche to drop three players with debut looming – Predicted Everton XI vs. Aston Villa

Following the international break, Everton’s injury woes have worsened.

Seamus Coleman has been ruled out, while Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane might be dropped from the squad.

With limited defensive options, Jake O’Brien and Ashley Young could return to the starting lineup, and Deadline Day signing Orel Mangala is in line for his full debut against Aston Villa.

Everton suffered a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth in their last match before the break, squandering a 2-0 lead with just four minutes left.

Sean Dyche must now make tough decisions regarding his team selection.

Dyche couldn’t do much about Bournemouth’s late surge, but Jordan Pickford is expected to retain his place in goal.

With Coleman injured during Ireland’s 7 September loss to England, Young is likely to step in at right-back.

James Tarkowski is a guaranteed pick in central defense, and O’Brien should partner him, replacing the underperforming Michael Keane, who struggled against Bournemouth despite scoring earlier.

Vitalii Mykolenko was also at fault during the late collapse, but with limited left-back options, he will likely keep his spot.

Gueye, however, is expected to be replaced by Lyon loanee Orel Mangala, who arrived on Deadline Day and should partner Tim Iroegbunam in midfield.

The front four from the 3-2 loss to Bournemouth will likely remain unchanged. Iliman Ndiaye, who was substituted before Everton’s collapse, is expected to start in the number 10 role over Abdoulaye Doucoure.

Wingers Dwight McNeil and Jack Harrison will continue on the flanks, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin, fresh off his first goal of the season, is set to lead the attack.