Bournemouth come into this one with a squad that's been through the wars. The injury list reads like a casualty report: Julian Araujo, Eli Kroupi, Amine Adli and Veljko Milosavljevic are all out, Ryan Christie is suspended, and a host of others are doubts. That's a brutal hand to be dealt, but here's the thing — the Cherries still have Antoine Semenyo, who bagged ten goals last season with 27 shots on target. He's the kind of player who can turn a game on its head, and with Evanilson, Kluivert and Tavernier expected to line up behind him, there's still real firepower in that front line. The predicted 4-2-3-1 with Petrovic in goal and a back four of Smith, Hill, António Silva and Truffert suggests they'll look to press high and play on the front foot, even with the absences.

Everton, by contrast, look far tidier. Only Timothy Iroegbunam is ruled out, with Christian Nørgaard a doubt, meaning Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye should keep their places from last week's win. That win — a 1-1 draw with Lille in a friendly — might not scream dominance, but it shows a side that's organized and hard to break down. The Toffees have a solid spine: Pickford in goal, Tarkowski and Branthwaite at the back, and a midfield that can dig in. They're not flashy, but they're effective. Recent form suggests they're a tough nut to crack, and they'll fancy their chances of frustrating a depleted Bournemouth side.