Ancelotti will wait to decide if James Rodriguez and Pickford will face Spurs


Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti will make a late decision on the fitness of playmaker James Rodriguez and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford ahead of the FA Cup fifth-round visit of Tottenham.

The Colombia international was taken off as a precaution in the 3-3 draw at Manchester United after complaining of a tight calf and Ancelotti will not risk the forward if there is any doubt.

Pickford has sat out the last two matches with a rib injury and will also be assessed.

'I have to wait until training to see if Pickford and James are available,' said Ancelotti.

'James had a little problem on his calf, a tight calf. I took him off after 70 minutes to avoid risk.

'He will try (in training) and if he feels comfortable he is going to play; if not he will train Thursday, Friday and Saturday and if he is OK, he is going to play Sunday.'

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