Brighton’s long-term injury absentee Julio Enciso is finally making his return and is expected to be on the bench for their match against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. The Paraguay international has been out with a knee injury since August, but manager Roberto Di Zerbi has confirmed his comeback against the Toffees.
Meanwhile, Everton is hopeful to have Seamus Coleman back in their lineup after his injury and is looking to replicate their impressive 4-1 win at the Amex from last season.
According to The Athletic journalist Andy Naylor, Enciso’s return from a meniscus tear that required two operations will be a significant boost for Brighton.
Regardless of the players available, both teams are expected to stick to their game plans. The last meeting resulted in a draw at Goodison Park, and Brighton will be looking to capitalize on that result at home.
Sean Dyche’s strategy is likely to involve a compact defense, avoiding pressing Brighton to prevent them from passing through, and being efficient on the counter-attack. The match could also be an opportunity for players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score or Abdoulaye Doucoure to find the back of the net once again.
