Will also help that Barry is going to be a threat from set pieces. Ideally whoever we sign as a partner for Gueye will be able to contribute additional goals from both open play and be a threat from set pieces (similar to Onana was really)
This set up would suit us down to a tee.
For me a peak Everton team is Simeone’s style. Work hard, solid defensively but capable of hurting you on the counter and also of sustaining real pressure on the attack.
Never a team that keeps the ball...
Even if we were able to, I dont think its a good idea to become a posession based team. You cant beat e.g the top 6 at their own game over the course of a season.
For arguments sake, lets say we did sit deep and the 2 CMs (Gana+1) were also...
Correct.
We need a balance of youth and experience. We need to bring in players with ability most of all but we have lost lots of experience and know how regarding playing in the Premiership and that also has to be replaced.
In addition to your...
The other lot won the title with one of the higher average squad ages in the league.
30 somethings have a lot to offer these days and aren't quite the broken down, clapped out, take ol yeller out the back cast offs they once were.
I think the...
Read an article the other day about the average ages of seria a clubs. The oldest 2 squads…. Napoli and inter Milan. League winners and champions league finalists.
We need a mix
Considering Moyes did well with the squad he had last season….
Alcaraz now signed. Full pre-season.
Barry - I’d expect him to outperform what DCL did for us last season
Tagliafico would be a definite upgrade on Young as back up left back. Yes...
‘’Nicolás Tagliafico, very close to Everton
With a history full of great European nights and a record that includes the World Cup, Tagliafico continues to generate interest in top leagues. His ability to provide defensive solidity, join the...
It says a lot when I’d rather have Keane re-signing for us than us getting Kyle Walker. Can’t believe I’m actually happy about Burnley signing a player