Match Thread Everton v Cardiff City - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Carl O'Ancelotti]

The Mina/Keane CB partnership didn't concede a goal in their one game together so it was never going to be changed. Hopefully their 100% record of clean sheets can continue today and they form a solid partnership. Bit unlucky for Zouma but someone has to miss out unless he changes it to a back 3.

This is beginning to look like our best side so hopefully no injuries today can mean it sticks together for a while at least.

 

[ricer10]

I don't think Zouma is done yet. But a game like today needs the best ball players you have and for me that's Mina and Keane.

Mina / Keane are Everton players.......need to play them together. Zouma has been a great loan signing but ultimately he's on loan and has stated he would like to return to Chelsea eventually. Good competition for places and he will still play a role this year. Nice problems to have .....

 

[Mosh Pit]

Zouma better than Keane imo.

I'm not really Keane on Zouma, tbh...

 

[Tipp blue]

What's he meant to say?. Criticise he permanent club?. Vlasic done that and we all love him don't we?. Plus you have no idea what is going on behind the scenes. We could be discussing a permanent deal with both the player and Chelsea.

Anyway, I'm not saying either Mina or Zouma should be getting any preferential treatment.Ii'm saying that Keane shouldn't. None of them, should.

I'm saying Keane and Mina should get preferential treatment and be given the chance to form a long term partnership starting now, rather than having Zouma and Keane/Mina. All 3 fit and Keane and Mina start for me rather than having to wait until next season for them to form a partnership when Zouma is gone. This season is a settling in season for them and the many other signings, the poor start defensively to the season has made top 4 a huge ask, we can't afford our CB's needing a few games to get to know each others game at the start of next season too.

 

[Blue Juice]

Walcott should not be starting based on recent performances. Other than that glad we've kept it the same

 

[Jamiednm]

Looking for a hat trick from Walcott today to justify his continually baffling selection.

 

[TyphooToffee]

Would be good to see Lookman at some stage

Yeah, like from the start

 

[efcjames]

Decent team, just swap Lookman for Walcott and it's sound

 

[Paul Rideout]

Put it like this. If Keane or Mina we’re dropped, what do you think that’d do to their confidence, plus what it’s do to the general morale whereby even if you play well you could be out next week

 

[EvertonCJ]

Really strong team. Got a feeling that Walcott will do well today.

 

[Darth Toffeeman]

Looking for a hat trick from Walcott today to justify his continually baffling selection.

Just a goal would do wonders, especially ahead of the derby.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Hope Walcott bags to shut a few up.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I'm saying Keane and Mina should get preferential treatment and be given the chance to form a long term partnership starting now, rather than having Zouma and Keane/Mina. All 3 fit and Keane and Mina start for me rather than having to wait until next season for them to form a partnership when Zouma is gone. This season is a settling in season for them and the many other signings, the poor start defensively to the season has made top 4 a huge ask, we can't afford our CB's needing a few games to get to know each others game at the start of next season too.

Disagree mate. Play your best team is my opinion. That may for a lot of games be Keane and Mina. Silva's gone with them today and I would have too. But I'd want Zouma in the team when we play the likes of City and Liverpool.

 

[Furey1878]

A little bit disappointed that Lookman isn't starting but on paper that's our best team save for how your rank Keane, Mina and Zouma so no complaints here.

 

[4737carlin]

Team is right, Keane is right choice