Around the group’ – Everton could land double injury boost against Brentford after pair return to training
Everton face Brentford in the Premier League and David Moyes may be hoping to get a couple of players back.
It’s a run that not many Evertonians expected – but are pleasantly surprised. And in truth, the Toffees’ form since David Moyes returned to the hot seat seems more than the so-called ‘new manager bounce’.
In seven Premier League games, Everton have lost just once. That was a tight 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa as Moyes had just two days to work with his players after replacing Sean Dyche.
But United hit back through two moments of quality. For all of the Red Devils’ struggles, they still have some stardust, with Bruno Fernandes netting a free-kick before Manuel Ugarte equalising with a fine half-volley to earn a 2-2 draw.
Moyes would likely have made changes to his team as players tired – but he didn’t have the options available. Ashley Young had already replaced Jesper Lindstrom, who had been forced off with an illness, in the 52nd minute. The only other senior outfield options on the bench were Carlos Alcaraz, who has been at the club for less than a month, and Tim Iroegbunam – who is still only 21.
In fairness, a late penalty controversially overturned following a VAR review denied Everton a chance to win the game. But in the latter stages, there were members of the squad such as Beto who were jaded.
