Throughout the campaign, selection issues have often dogged Everton to varying degrees. And that's already something that Frank Lampard has experienced to certain extents during his brief spell at the helm.
Losing two crucial centre-backs in Ben Godfrey and Yerry Mina in his first two matches in charge was certainly not ideal. Being without the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Demarai Gray on occasion has not helped either.
But, heading into a clash with Crystal Palace in the quarter final of the FA Cup this weekend, it's problems in the midfield which will be catching the eye. And the solution to them isn't exactly straightforward.
