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The revolution will be televised. In truth, it has been on our screens for the best part of nine months already.

From 11th to seventh; from 47 points to 58 and counting. Whatever improvement Ronald Koeman has overseen, it can be considered the start of a revolution at Goodison – especially given the input of Farhad Moshiri, and the bright future that looms on the banks of the royal blue Mersey.

That won’t just involve bringing in new recruits, however. It will be about the general shaping of the squad.

That will involve a fair few outgoings, as well.

After the turgid goalless draw with West Ham, fresh focus was placed upon who, of the current squad, can be trusted moving into next season.

In our weekly catch-up with the Everton jury, Sam Carroll of Walton summed it up nicely.

“It’s imperative that every single player brings something to the table for the final four games of the season,” he wrote.

“Because Ruthless Ronald does not have a holiday mode, and the grass away from Goodison will not be greener for many of our current squad.

“There’s a revolution coming at Everton, and it would be wise for each of them to be a part of it.”

Four games left, then, to keep the manager happy.

Here is who will have to do some convincing between now and the end of the campaign.

The Belgian has been a regular feature during Koeman’s first campaign, making 30 appearances – 21 of of those from the start.

But his unimpressive outing at the London Stadium has been in keeping with his campaign on the whole. He has been inconsistent, ranging from the ingenious to the ineffective.

Unfortunately for him, there has been too much of the latter that lingers in the mind. He is now 29 and needs to prove he is capable of being a solid squad option.

Valencia was one of the few to come out of the bore draw with the Hammers with any credit, with absence making the heart grow fonder. Ineligible against his parent club, the Ecuadorian would have been a useful option to call upon to inject some energy into the game.

That is his main strength, and has carried out that task admirably throughout his loan spell. In the final four games, it will be for the 27-year-old to show he is worth retaining – at a price lower than £12million, too.

THE GOALKEEPERS

It has been a difficult year for both Joel Robles and Maarten Stekelenburg. When a club changes their no.1 goalkeeper so often, it is usually a sign of neither carrying out their duties to the desired level.

It is the Dutchman who currently holds the mantle, handed another chance following Robles’ moment of madness against Burnley. His clean sheet against West Ham reflected more on the sterile nature of the game rather than any individual brilliance, but it would be a surprise to see him relinquish the gloves between now and the end of the season.

In all likelihood, both Stekelenburg and Robles will joust to be no.2, with the Blues expected to pursue a goalkeeper. There is still the need to impress, however, whether on the pitch or at Finch Farm.

The forgotten man. Injured before kicking a competitive ball for Koeman, the Bosnian has been eased back from his knee injury, making appearances for David Unsworth’s title-winning Under-23s.

Next season will be his real chance to shine, but with wide-ranging options in that department, he might have to serve his manager a real reminder of his capabilities.

The landscape has changed since he departed Wayne Rooney’s testimonial with that injury back in August. Morgan Schneiderlin and Idrissa Gueye are now established first-teamers, with Tom Davies the breakthrough star.

It is for the former Ferencvaros man to show he can be a part of that new-look midfield.

AARON LENNON

Lennon is believed to have been out of action with a knock in recent weeks, having not featured for the Blues since the 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough in February.

Out wide is a position that has been identifying as a necessity for strengthening, and the 30-year-old will need to jog Koeman’s memory as to his direct, quick nature.

Time, and fortune, may not be on his side.