TEAM NEWS: Everton’s Mykolenko to Undergo Scan, Young Expected to Deputise

Injury concerns and player availability are at the forefront of both Everton and Brentford’s preparations ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash.

Everton full-back Vitalii Mykolenko is set to undergo a scan on an ankle injury sustained during the Merseyside derby against Liverpool. Ashley Young is expected to step in as his replacement. Meanwhile, Dominic Calvert-Lewin battled through illness to feature in the derby, but Seamus Coleman is likely to miss out on a third consecutive game due to injury.

On the other side, Brentford are hopeful that Ivan Toney will be fit to play after missing the last two matches. However, on-loan striker Neal Maupay will be ineligible to face his parent club.

Looking at the match facts, Everton will be aiming to secure just their second league double against Brentford, with the Toffees having won seven out of the 10 league encounters at Goodison Park. Everton have also been in good form recently, winning three of their last four Premier League matches.

Brentford, on the other hand, have won their last two Premier League games and will be looking to continue their positive run of form. Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have been in fine form for the Bees, with Mbeumo registering four goals and five assists in his last 10 starts, while Wissa has scored five goals in his last five away games.

Both teams will be eager to secure all three points in this crucial match, with Everton looking to maintain their recent good form and Brentford aiming to continue their upward trajectory in the Premier League standings.