Bernard will make his first Premier League start for Everton in this afternoon’s clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
The Brazilian winger replaces Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the only change from the team which beat Fulham 3-0 in the Blues’ most recent top-flight game seven days ago.
Theo Walcott and Gylfi Sigurdsson join Bernard in the forward trio which will operate directly behind Richarlison, poised to spearhead Everton’s attack for the first time.
Jordan Pickford continues in goal, while Kurt Zouma, recalled to France’s international squad this week, partners Michael Keane in the middle of defence.