“Over the coming weeks we will analyse it in more detail but all the players know their situation.”
That is what Sean Dyche said when asked about players whose contracts were coming to an end at Everton. The reality is that Dyche has a bigger issue at the forefront of his mind - keeping Everton in the Premier League. And despite the impact he has had so far, it is key to remember he has only been the Blues boss for six weeks.
So Dyche and his backroom staff are still developing their knowledge of the first-team squad and, essential for the new boss, his "feel" about each of his players. But it would be naïve to think he has not started to formulate his opinions on individual situations, while others around him will be quite advanced in their thoughts on who should go, and who should have the opportunity to remain at the club into next season.
