Yerry Mina is in contention for the starting line-up for Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Bournemouth.
The centre-back has been out of action since sustaining an ankle injury during the second half of the first game of the seaso n against Chelsea. But after a further setback delayed his recovery, Mina is likely to be involved in the cup squad and could start on Tuesday night.
His return could be one of a host of changes made by Frank Lampard for the first of two trips to Bournemouth in five days, with the cup tie being seen as an opportunity to give chances to squad players and members of the Under-21s side.