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Rodríguez returns for Everton as Ancelotti uses wing-backs against Palace

James Rodríguez (£7.7m) is back in the Everton team as they host Crystal Palace in Gameweek 30.

The Colombian international has missed each of the last four Premier League matches through injury, making his first start since the Gameweek 25 win over Liverpool.

As he did during Everton’s blistering start to the 2020/21 campaign, Carlo Ancelotti has deployed Rodríguez on the right-hand side of a front-three, which features Richarlison (£8.0m) on the other flank with Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) as the spearhead.

Of particular interest is what Everton’s Gameweek 30 line-up means for Lucas Digne (£6.2m), who has been purchased by 250,000 Fantasy managers since the Gameweek 25 deadline.

Mason Holgate (£4.8m), Yerry Mina (£5.5m) and Michael Keane (£5.1m) all make the cut alongside Digne, who is joined in the team by Seamus Coleman (£4.8m).

That suggests a three-man defence with advanced wing-backs either side of Tom Davies (£5.2m) and André Gomes (£5.3m) in midfield.

Meanwhile, Allan (£5.2m) misses out while Ben Godfrey‘s (£5.0m) international break knock means he is fit enough only for the bench.

The former Norwich defender is joined among the substitutes by Jean-Philippe Gbamin (£5.0m), who makes his first appearance in an Everton matchday squad for 596 days.

Crystal Palace name an unchanged XI from the side that saw off West Bromwich Albion in Gameweek 28.

That means budget option Tyrick Mitchell (£3.8m) is fit enough only for a bench role with Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) in for a fifth successive Premier League start at left-back.

Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) and Christian Benteke (£5.5m) are likely to feature up-front with Jordan Ayew (£5.6m) and Eberechi Eze (£5.8m) providing width in midfield.

Gameweek 30 Line-ups

Everton XI: Olsen; Mina, Keane, Holgate; Digne, T Davies, A Gomes, Coleman; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Rodríguez.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; van Aanholt, Cahill, Kouyaté, J Ward; Eze, Riedewald, Milivojevic, Ayew; Zaha, Benteke.

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  1. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL should be doing something here isn't it?

    1. ZAMUNDA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, both him and Richarlison should have bagged 3 goals at least by now

  2. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    While ruining my current GW, DCL is making my WC decisions easier.

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yup ... only light relief is he goes on this weeks wildcard.

  3. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you sell for Jota?

    A) Gundo
    B) Raph

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 1 month ago

        B

      • ZAMUNDA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Gundo. At least Raphinha is secured to start

      • OLD Rafiki
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        B

      • Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Can't decide.. Might give Gundo Leeds and pray for a start. Raph plays 33 tho

        1. antis0cial
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks. That’s the think if Gundo was guaranteed to start it’s an easy decision, unfortunately he’s not.

          1. Tango74
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I’m in same boat Gundogan is dropping tonight
            -93%

      • Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        B

      • Tomerick
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Raphinha is one of the best value players and nailed. Madness to drop him.

      • Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        A

    2. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Andre Gomes injured again.. Siggy on

    3. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Which 2 x forwards on a WC alongside Kane?

      A) DCL + fodder and play 3-5-2 (midfield is Salah, Bruno, Son, Jota, Gundo)
      B) Antonio + Iheanacho

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Why DCL over someone like Iheanacho in A?

        1. Danstoke82
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Concerned about Iheanacho’s minutes going forward

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I think the City game was an anamoly as it was a professional performance from City. I expect Perez to drop out for Maddison and play behind the front two

    4. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Best defs to own on a WC?

      Thinking about Mendy as GK, Shaw, Coady, maybe some Arsenal and...?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        TAA and Rudiger/Azpi

      2. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        TAA has to come back into consideration, IMO

      3. ZAMUNDA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        TAA, Rudiger, Dallas on bench to be used after 3 gws along with Shaw and Coady. That's my WC defence

      4. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not arsenal
        Most going double chels, but I’m not convinced

    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Everton's midfield getting overrun by Palace.

    6. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I own DCL. Rival owns Richarlison.

      An... interesting watch so far.

    7. lewis274
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      hello lads.
      sterling -> jota
      bamford -> kane
      or
      sterling -> kdb

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        First option all day

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I would get the first two options

      3. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        1st

    8. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Should i keep my WC with this team for next GW?

      Pope
      Dias, Digne, Coufal
      Son, Bruno, Raphinha*, Gundo, Lingard
      Kane, Watkins*

      Martinez, Bamford*, Dunk*, Dallas*

      Alternative option i'm considering is Raphinha, Bamford> Jota, Nacho (-4)

    9. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Digne yellow. Sake.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Man's got to go, I'll try not to get him in again next season.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Already gone before the game was played

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            He might have been for me, but I had forward spots to cover.

            Probably would have been for Azpi had I done it this week, so not too hurt!

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Well he probably wouldn't be a priority if I wasn't using my WC

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          what happens if he scores this game ? does he then stay ? 😉

      2. OLD Rafiki
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        being the last hope in my team, this is crazy.

      3. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Another regret ,,. Bye bye on wildcard ..

    10. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Oh boy, can't wait for another Digne 0 pointer

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Waste of space

        1. Il Capitano
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Did well in DGW26, but an utter liability since

    11. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Riedewald is a tidy player

    12. jimmyharte
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Digne has been awful for fpl this season

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed ... another regret who says goodbye on my wildcard this week.

    13. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Richy taking this

    14. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Richarlison seems like a nice chap

    15. lewis274
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      let digne take set pieces christ

    16. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Richarlison is a moron

      If he was half as good as he thinks he is everton would be top of the league

      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He should be hauled off for that. He obviously wasn't the designated taker, so he wasted a chance for his team by being selfish.

    17. HD7
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno Iheanacho or Gundogan Vardy for my Wildcard?

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bruno Iheanacho

        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          This

      2. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        A

    18. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What a tool.

    19. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lmao, you need to be scoring that to match the cockiness Richarlison.

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Or at least hitting the target

    20. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Richarlison doing a good impression of Kevin Mirallas.

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hhaha nice comparison
        What tools they are

    21. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Right bugger off away from free kicks now Richarlison, you've had your chance!

    22. richarlison2348
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      First draft of WC. Thoughts? Have 2.5 ITB so would like suggestions for upgrades.
      Mendy Forster
      Saiss Phillips Rudiger TAA Dias
      Neto Lingard Son Fernandes Jota
      Antonio Kane Iheanacho

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Needs a bit of salad

        1. richarlison2348
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          How would you recommend I eat that salad?

          1. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            You don’t make friends with salad ... it’s just plate decoration ... Jota, TAA and Philips a substantial meal. Leave the salad for the rabbits.

    23. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Watching this game made me wc tinker, thoughts?

      Leno Forster
      Azpi Christensen Saiss Trent
      Salah Bruno jota raphina
      Antonio nacho Kane

      Two slots left, 11m to spend, thinking one to be fodder

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not keen on Raphina or Leno ...

      2. richarlison2348
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No Son? Besides that seems good

      3. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Get rid Leno.
        Needs Son, Dias or Lingz

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Dias is debatable.

        2. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Leno to Mendy and then Christensen to Dias ok,

          Why Lingard when I have Antonio?

          1. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yes, I much prefer this. Maddison or mount instead of Raphina if you can afford?

    24. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Digne is getting sent off today.

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yup, 1 min after CS points added and Palace score off the subsequent FK most likely

    25. Forgetmeknot
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      My two players in this game Digne and Rich storming the bps so far on -1 and -6

    26. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tom Davies is such a poor footballer. No idea how he plays for a Premier League club.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Dom’s best mate.
        He’s a decent squad player. That’s it.
        Neeed Allan,Doucoure and Gbamin back.

    27. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looking forward to not owning an Everton player for the rest of the season. So predictable how this game would go.

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, same here, pretty awful team. Good mate is a Toffee and he says they flatter to deceive and should be sitting mid table.

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Fun fact

          For 6 of the past 7 seasons Palace have finished within a 6 pointer of Everton or ahead of them . They are a mid table side and have been time out of mind

          (Might be 5 of last 6 but can’t be bothered to check)

    28. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Come on somebody score ffs. Have an attacker playing but no defenders. Need goals!