Koeman cannot wait to spend on Everton
Is Ronald Koeman’s job on the line? The answer to the question is likely no, but it’s not unreasonable to ask. After an opening six weeks in which his team went unbeaten, combining familiar skill with new-found steel, Everton have been on the wane. They looked bereft of confidence and ideas in this defeat. Koeman then lamented an absence of world-class players in his squad and wants big money spent next month. He will surely be given time and some cash, but the Dutchman must also make better use of the resources at his disposal. Having recently abandoned the 3-4-3 formation of the early season, Koeman went with a 4-2-3-1 formation at Vicarage Road, ambitious in itself. James McCarthy was chosen ahead of Ross Barkley as the man to link midfield and attack, but drowned in the responsibility. Another forward option, Aaron Lennon, sat on the bench until the 83rd minute. Everton may not have a squad to rival the top four, but
Watford spent less money in the summer and, on this evidence, are more advanced in their development.
