City central to Moyes' thoughts as selection headaches persist

A LOOK AT THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES IN BLUES BOSS'S IN-TRAY

- By JOE THOMAS Everton FC Correspondent

VERTON'S international stars will begin to filter back to Finch Farm following the final tranche of fixtures on Tuesday night.

From established figures like Jordan Pickford who is expected to sign his new contract with the club later this week to youngsters such as Tyler Dibling, their return will allow for preparations for Saturday's match with Manchester City to step up.

David Moyes is unlikely to reveal his ambitions for the next run of Premier League games before more international action in November, but he will be hoping to build on what has been a positive start to the campaign by the Blues.

These are some of the key issues that require thought.

How to play without Grealish

The first dilemma to deal with is the absence of Jack Grealish. The 30-year-old has been exceptional since he joined Everton on loan from Manchester City. After his four assists earned him a career first Premier League player of the month title in August, he ended the last set of games with that emotional stoppage time winner against Crystal Palace.

Moyes will be unable to call upon his playmaker at the Eti-had, however, given he will be ineligible to face his parent club. This is a good opportunity for some of his attacking colleagues to step up and show Everton are more than a one-man show and one player who could benefit is Iliman Ndiaye.