Joe Thomas - Five at the back again but new signings start
Events of the past week create a few questions to address when deciding how I would set Everton out today. The signings of Idrissa Gueye and James Garner boost the midfield options while the move to four at the back at Leeds United came as a surprise.
Today I would return to five at the back. I liked Frank Lampard’s switch on Tuesday and thought there were positives - most notably performances showing Nathan Patterson and Conor Coady can play in a four. But Leeds did still create chances and this is a dangerous Liverpool side. In the Anfield derby a few months ago, Everton were resolute with five at the back, forcing their opponents out wide and dealing with balls into the box with comfort until the second half breakthrough.
