Frank Lampard will probably welcome a new brand of selection headache at Everton.
Over recent weeks the manager has admitted that his early decisions in terms of system, formation and personnel have often been heavily influenced by the current injury situation at the club.
Losing two crucial centre-backs through injury in the opening pair of games, having three players cup-tied for two matches, being without influential stars at the top end of the pitch - it's certainly not been plain sailing.