Everton will monitor Idrissa Gueye, who was forced off in the 24th minute during the defeat at Tottenham.
Ashley Young and Seamus Coleman are also fitness doubts, while Abdoulaye Doucoure is again set to miss out.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri was injured by a heavy tackle in the Fifa Club World Cup final but said he was hopeful of being fit for this game.
Top scorer Erling Haaland is again likely to be unavailable because of a foot problem.
Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku have resumed training after injury lay-offs but this match may come too soon for them.