Your Everton morning headlines for Tuesday, September 6.
Neal Maupay and Everton pay price for 'shambolic' decision
I’m pleased with the work that Everton have done during the transfer window and the strengthening of the squad that has taken place was very much needed. We haven’t got three or four options up front but I’m sure if a top quality striker became available and Frank Lampard got offered him then he would take him.
It’s difficult though to bring in that kind of quality if they know that as soon as Dominic Calvert-Lewin is fit again then they’re going to be playing second fiddle to him and sat on the bench. There’s not many top strikers about who would be prepared to come in under such circumstances.
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Perhaps the quality of an Edinson Cavani, who has now gone to Valencia, or Diego Costa, who is training at Wolverhampton Wanderers, could have been huge but with Calvert-Lewin back training and hopefully not far off a return, it’s a very different picture now. We’ve got so many wingers in the squad who can put in crosses plus the full-backs, and they’re all desperate to have a striker in the box to target.
Read Michael Ball's full column here.
Pat Nevin issues firm Frank Lampard defence
Former Everton winger Pat Nevin believes Frank Lampard is the right man to move the club forward and has spoken of his relief that Anthony Gordon remained at Goodison Park this summer.
After a campaign that nearly resulted in relegation last season, Lampard’s side have started much stronger this time round. However, they are still awaiting their first Premier League win of the season.
One of Lampard’s strong points in his time at the club has been the bond he has formed with the club’s fanbase. The former England international has been viewed by many as a breath of fresh air since his arrival in January, with his name regularly chanted by supporters.
And even though the Blues are yet to secure their first three points of the season, Nevin has explained why Lampard remains the right man to lead his former club, as well as hailing the former Chelsea man’s motivational skills.
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