However there are selection headechs in defense with Nacho and Varane to
start in central defense as both Sergio Ramos and Pepe are out injured.
In turn, Atlético generally have conceded fewer high - quality chances and punished their opponents in transition — Simeone's men put up better than 2.5 goals per game when the
Uruguayans start in central defense and have scored three goals or more on seven occasions.
Everton are boosted by the return of John Stones who will
start in central defense role alongside Phil Jagialka while Bains and Cleverly set to miss out with long term injuries.
In the absence of injured Bailly and Jones, the likes of Lindelof and Smalling should
start in the central defense.
Captain Vermaelen is likely to
start in the central defense.
Azpilicueta, David Luiz and Gary Cahill are the three expected defenders to
start in central defense.
Otamedi, Kompany and Stones to
start in central defense.