Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi believes World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is mentally ready to face Everton but will make a late decision on whether he is fit enough. The Argentina midfielder returned from celebrations in his homeland after their victory over France in Qatar a fortnight ago to a joyous welcome from staff and team-mates.
But De Zerbi has to decide whether to throw the 24-year-old straight back into Premier League action against an Everton team fresh from their impressive 1-1 draw at champions Man City. “Mentally, for sure Alexis can play,” the Seagulls boss told a press conference. “Physically, I’m not sure but we will see tomorrow morning.” Albion ace Moises Caicedo will also be available for selection once more after he missed the Arsenal match due to suspension. Key defender Adam Webster and striker Danny Welbeck remain absent.
Here’s how De Zerbi’s men could line-up to face Frank Lampard’s Everton tonight.
Here’s how De Zerbi’s men could line-up to face Frank Lampard’s Everton tonight.
![Struggled to get on the ball against Arsenal in attacking areas. Likely to start tonight and play the first hour and then expect Mac Allister, Gilmour or Evan Ferguson to enter the mix](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBkNzUxMWZiLTQ4NzItNDk4Yi04MTc5LTE1NDMwYzEwZDJkMDo4ZTBlNmM3NC1jZjdkLTQxMTktOWUwOS03NjAzOTcyNGRmMGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Adam Lallana - M
Struggled to get on the ball against Arsenal in attacking areas. Likely to start tonight and play the first hour and then expect Mac Allister, Gilmour or Evan Ferguson to enter the mix Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
![Very impressive of late and a player capable of turning a game with a moment of magic](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUzMWM3ODI5LTQxZWMtNGEyNS1hYzVkLWM3Yzc0MmIwNTJmZjoyZGFkZmUxZC03ZDFmLTQ1YzctYTFjMS1kOTI1MzIyNWRiN2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Mitoma - M
Very impressive of late and a player capable of turning a game with a moment of magic Photo: Mike Hewitt
![The Belgian international is expected to start in the false nine role. Evan Ferguson is an option but Trossard is likely to get the nod with Ferguson coming from the bench in the closing stages](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmU4YzI4N2Q1LTk3YTAtNDUwOS1hMWYzLTY4MWE0NjE1NzYzOTo5NDFmZjZmZC01OTcyLTRmMzUtOTNkNC0zMGFiZTg3MmQ4Yzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Leo Trossard - A
The Belgian international is expected to start in the false nine role. Evan Ferguson is an option but Trossard is likely to get the nod with Ferguson coming from the bench in the closing stages Photo: Mike Hewitt