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Rob Guest

Chelsea team confirmed vs Everton: Christian Pulisic absent, Billy Gilmour and Tino Anjorin subs

Frank Lampard has made a number of changes to his Chelsea team for this evening's Premier League game against Everton.

Following Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Krasnodar in the Champions League, the Blues will be looking to keep up their impressive form in the league.

Currently sitting third in the table and two points off leaders Tottenham, Lampard's side can move into pole position with victory at Goodison Park as both Spurs and Liverpool play on Sunday.

Christian Pulisic, who was an unused substitute earlier in the week, is not part of the matchday 18, with Kai Havertz instead utilised in a more attacking role.

Frank Lampard provides Christian Pulisic update ahead of Everton

Billy Gilmour is back in the squad after catching the eye in midweek against the Russian side as is fellow youngster Tino Anjorin.

Chelsea have a mixed record at Goodison Park in recent years having last decade lost eight of their 14 games in all competitions, including last December's 3-1 loss in L4.

Having tasted defeat against the Toffees in the past as a player, the club's record goalscorer knows his team are going to have to be at their very best if they are to pick up maximum points.

"That's the Premier League, the nature of it," he said when asked about Everton's current form. "They started very well. They have quality players, they have a fantastic manager - one of the best in the world - and the Premier League is unforgiving.

"They have had a few injuries but we all have our own moments and patches where results are challenging. But it doesn't change my thoughts about how to approach playing Everton.

"They are a very, very good side. They have great individuals within collective that can win games. I'm very focused on their strengths and the dangers we face going there.

"We found that out last year. I know it was a different time, different manager although he is still on the staff. But it was a very tough match for us and that should still be on our minds."

Here is the Chelsea team Lampard has named for today's game:

Chelsea XI vs Everton: Mendy; James, Zouma, Thiago Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Kovacic, Mount; Havertz, Werner, Giroud.

Substitutes: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Jorginho, Gilmour, Abraham, Anjorin

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