As the Blues lick their wounds after a heavy defeat at Arsenal, it's time for your Everton FC evening headlines on Thursday, March 2.
Sean Dyche shares fresh Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury update as Everton recovery plan confirmed
Sean Dyche said it would be a "close call" over whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be available for Everton's trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
The striker has not featured for Dyche since being substituted in the second half of his first game as Blues boss against Arsenal at Goodison Park last month. His withdrawal, around the hour mark, was as a precaution over a hamstring issue but Dyche has focused on the need to rebuild his overall condition in the weeks that have followed.
He hinted that remained the case after Everton's defeat at Arsenal on Wednesday night. Everton's reliance on the 25-year-old as a focal point was once again underlined in the 4-0 defeat.
Dyche has expressly refused to discuss timelines when asked about Calvert-Lewin's fitness and when supporters can expect him back. The forward has suffered an injury ravaged 18 months and missed the start of this campaign with a knee injury, recovered to then be hit by shoulder, knee and hamstring issues before the World Cup break and then struggle as issues persisted into the new year.
Read the full story HERE.
Amadou Onana snaps back at jeers as Sean Dyche is forced to use behind-the-scenes Everton plan
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes Everton have "a lot of quality" and that his side learned valuable lessons in their defeat at Goodison Park last month.
He highlighted the Blues' role in strengthening the Gunners' title ambitions in programme notes that showcased just how well Everton performed in that game. The Blues were unable to replicate those same levels on Wednesday night but were competitive before Buakayo Saka gave the hosts a lead just before half-time.
After they went behind, Everton were unable to land a glove on Arsenal and too many disturbing themes of this season re-emerged on Sean Dyche's hardest night in his new role. From Odegaard's praise of the Blues to Onana's feud with players, the referee and opposition supporters, here are a few points of interest that may have been missed amid last night's game.
Amadou Onana was a dominating presence in the heart of Everton's midfield when the Blues beat Arsenal at Goodison. It was one of his best performances for the club and one that added weight to the late transfer window speculation that suggested he was being scouted by Champions League-chasing clubs.
Read about four other moments missed HERE.
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