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Fresh concern for Wolves’ jittery defence as Everton could finally unleash £42m threat

Wolves face Everton in the Carabao Cup, looking to get back on track after a poor start to the season.

It remains unclear what strength of side Vitor Pereira will select, with rotation likely considering the importance of the league match against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.

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Vitor Pereira says Wolves need a result to lift confidence and he will be hoping his side can get revenge on Everton, who beat them 3-2 in the league earlier this season.

Everton, who have begun brightly in the Premier League, are also expected to make changes, giving some game time to fringe players.

One of Everton’s new signings is set to make their first start of the season at Molineux

Tyler Dibling could make his first start for Everton against Wolves

Pereira is being urged to make changes of his own ahead of the midweek clash with players like Emmanuel Agbadou struggling in the 3-1 defeat to Leeds.

Meanwhile, Fer Lopez could be handed back-to-back starts for the first time since moving to the Black Country, after impressing fans with his first-half display.

In the previous fixture against Everton, opposition star Jack Grealish congratulated Lopez on his performance, showing that the 21-year-old is adjusting to life at his new club.

Concerns grow for Wolves’ leaky defence as Moyes looks set to unleash two dynamic attackers in the Carabao Cup clash.

According to Liverpool Echo, Tyler Dibling could be in line for his first start since joining from Southampton.

Thierno Barry could also return to the starting lineup, as Moyes looks to give minutes to players who haven’t featured frequently so far this season.

Ladislav Krejci will need to limit Dibling’s impact

It remains unclear whether Tyler Dibling will play in a wider role or as an attacking midfielder, though he is most likely to feature more centrally.

The teenager excels at carrying the ball forward and possesses a high technical level, making it difficult for opponents to dispossess him.

Ladislav Krejci is expected to retain his place after two strong back-to-back performances.

He will be tasked with containing Dibling, using his tactical awareness and defensive attributes to limit the youngster’s influence.

Krejci will need to press him relentlessly and keep close tabs throughout the match to prevent him from creating chances.