Leeds United visit Goodison Park this afternoon aiming for back-to-back victories in the blue half of Merseyside.
Last season, the Whites recorded a narrow win over Carlo Ancelotti's Everton side, courtesy of Raphinha's first goal for Leeds United.
Now, with 50 Premier League appearances under his belt, Raphinha is well-versed in the ways of Leeds, Marcelo Bielsa and England's top flight.
All those of a United persuasion will be hoping the Brazilian is back to his effervescent best against the Toffees following an uncharacteristically sub-par display in midweek versus Aston Villa.
He is expected to be selected in Bielsa's starting XI.
Frank Lampard is in the opposing dugout at Goodison Park these days and while his tenure is still in its infancy, the former Chelsea and Derby County boss is facing pressure to pull clear of the relegation zone with his injury-affected squad.
There will be the opportunity for Lampard to reunite with Leeds United winger Jack Harrison, whom he played alongside at New York City FC in the United States.
Harrison credits Lampard with worthwhile advice during the early days of his career and respects the Chelsea icon, however his managerial exploits are yet to live up to the highs of his playing career.
Marcelo Bielsa announced yesterday in his pre-Everton press conference that Leeds would still be without first-team quartet Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford, Liam Cooper and Junior Firpo.
There had been hope prior to the Villa game that Firpo may be back in contention following a hamstring injury, however that is no longer the case.
Bielsa did indicate next week would be a more realistic return date.
On the topic of injury reprieve, Bielsa narrowed his estimation for Kalvin Phillips' return down to the 'first week of March'.
"He's expected to return in the first few days of March and his recovery has been going as was predicted," the head coach said.
Here is a breakdown of the squad anticipated to arrive at Goodison Park this afternoon.
Full Leeds United squad vs Everton : Illan Meslier, Kristoffer Klaesson, Luke Ayling, Stuart Dallas, Pascal Struijk, Diego Llorente, Robin Koch, Leo Hjelde, Nohan Kenneh, Adam Forshaw, Lewis Bate, Jamie Shackleton, Mateusz Klich, Tyler Roberts, Rodrigo Moreno, Raphinha, Jack Harrison, Daniel James, Stuart McKinstry, Joe Gelhardt
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