The Everton squad entered 2024/25 wanting a slightly less controversial season to contend with under Sean Dyche, but there’s no sign of it arriving just yet.
After the leakiness that defined the eras of Benitez and Lampard, Dyche deserves praise for coming in with a plan to improve Everton’s defensive performance. Last season, in the league, the Toffees defended like a top-four side (conceding just 51 goals), much of this built on a tireless work ethic which rippled through the squad.
