Everton travel to Florence aware that only an immaculate display will see them record an eighth successive European victory.
Tough trip to Florence for Moyes' men
Everton travel to Florence aware that only an immaculate display will see them record an eighth successive European victory.
David Moyes' side have shown this season that they are a force to be reckoned with both domestically and abroad but Fiorentina on home soil represents one of their biggest tests to date.
The Viola could well be in the UEFA Champions next season as they currently occupy fourth spot and are in fine fettle as they bid to appear in Europe's premier club competition.
At the weekend Everton were ruthlessly efficient in seeing off Portsmouth at Goodison Park to the tune of 3-1, with Moyes unlikely to make wholesale changes to his side.
Andy Johnson was the catalyst for Everton's win after coming off the bench and will be desperate to start. However, with Yakubu Aiyegbeni having shown this season he can excel in a lone-striking role, Johnson may have to content himself with a place on the sidelines.
Mikel Arteta has travelled to Florence despite missing Everton's last couple of games with a groin injury but Moyes may elect to keep faith with those that have shone in his absence.
Joseph Yobo, Steven Pienaar and Tim Cahill have been troubled by a stomach bug this week but the trio have all been passed fit to figure.
A knee injury prevents Adrian Mutu - once of Chelsea infamy - from playing his part as the Romanian is expected to be absent for a further four weeks.
One familiar face in Fiorentina's ranks is former Toffee Per Kroldrup; a central defender who made just two appearances before quitting Merseyside for a return to Serie A.
