Your Everton morning headlines for Wednesday, July 20
Crucial changes Frank Lampard must see from Everton as midfield question remains unanswered
Everton are set to continue their pre-season preparations on Wednesday night with a game against Minnesota United in Minneapolis.
Fans have been watching intently at the swathes of content that have been produced around the pre-season tour up until this point, rather than just focusing on the matches themselves. And, that's certainly a good thing.
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Against Arsenal particularly, the focus for the Blues was primarily based around facing a tough test and increasing fitness in the side after a summer off. Frank Lampard opted to use 22 players, giving them each around 45 minutes on the pitch in a bid to strengthen their levels in a sustainable way.
Read the full story from Adam Jones.
Everton could be set for new takeover clue as game of intrigue unfolds in USA
There will be as much intrigue in the stands as there will be on the pitch when Everton face Minnesota United in the club's second game of pre-season.
A near-sold out crowd at Allianz Field - as well as Blues fans around the world - will have their eyes on how events play out on the pitch as Frank Lampard continues to experiment with his squad. Academy prospects and players who spent last year on loan or on the periphery of the first team will once again have an opportunity to make their case for greater involvement in the coming season.
But attention will also be paid over whether representatives of the US consortium involved in discussions about a possible takeover of Everton, since ruled out by majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri, attend the game.
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