Everton coach Rafa Benitez is surprised Boxing Day's clash with Burnley is going ahead.
The Toffees put in a request to have the game postponed, and Benitez says he will have to play his youngsters in the match due to a Covid outbreak.
"With the injuries and the positives we had we were expecting that the game would be postponed," Benitez said.
"Now I have to think about if I have 11 players fit and where can I put them, so I am really surprised that we are playing this game.
"The problem is we have nine outfield players available plus three keepers and after we have to bring in five young players who are not even 21 years old. It seems that they have enough experience to play in the Premier League."
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