Everton Lunchtime Round-Up, Friday 16th October 2026: Moyes Set to Preview Chelsea Clash with Mykolenko Injury Update

All eyes are on Finch Farm this afternoon, with David Moyes due to face the press at 1.30pm ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The manager is expected to give an update on Vitalii Mykolenko's fitness and confirm his team news for the weekend (Liverpool Echo).

In attacking news, the Liverpool Echo note that Thierno Barry has now reached six goals for the season following his strike against Hull City on Sunday, and he has reportedly been set a fresh goal target by a Premier League Golden Boot winner (Liverpool Echo).

There's also a story to watch in goal, with Jordan Pickford said to have been warned that his place is under threat by a fellow Premier League player, who pointedly remarked "We're all men" (Liverpool Echo). It adds an extra layer of intrigue ahead of the visit of Chelsea this weekend.

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