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Harri Burton

Fri 24 April 2026 16:00, UK

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West Ham United‘s defensive duo, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Axel Disasi, could be fearing a very different challenge against Everton now.

David Moyes has confirmed that Beto won’t be fit enough for the all-Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Saturday, 25 April, with the boss potentially making plans for a much-changed forward line.

The two clubs appear to have each other’s blueprints, having drawn three of the last four meetings in the league, but each team’s current situation could have a huge impact on the result this time around.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are battling relegation, while the Toffees have dreams of securing European football, and there is one key battle that could shape the outcome in East London.

Beto has a horrible history against West Ham defenders

In the last three competitive meetings, the Toffees goalscorers have consisted of Michael Keane and Jake O’Brien, showing clearly that Moyes’ team are not to be messed with from set-pieces.

Beto’s displays have been far from ideal, however, so Mavropanos and Disasi will be greatly disappointed that the team from Merseyside will be arriving with someone different through the middle.

Moyes is also keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of the game, suggesting that it might not even be Thierno Barry in the striker position, making it even more difficult for West Ham to prepare.

Beto’s stats would suggest that he struggles against powerful centre-backs, especially in aerial battles, while the defenders have previously been far more concerned by Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Nuno Espirito Santo offers injury boost ahead of Everton clash

The Toffees are not just without their first-choice striker, with Jarrad Branthwaite also missing for the next four weeks, at least, thanks to a new hamstring issue.

West Ham, on the other hand, come into the game with a fully stocked squad, meaning that the manager should be able to name a full-strength lineup in a must-win Premier League clash.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he said: “Everyone is good. All the squad is available, so having all the options to try and help us is very important for us.”

Crysencio Summerville has had his injury issues, but the Dutchman looks ready to pull the Hammers to Premier League safety, while Nuno’s other attackers are all prepared to give everything against Everton.