Jamie Carragher has praised Everton's appointment of Sean Dyche, insisting it has given the club the best possible chance of remaining in the Premier League.
The Blues currently sit 19th in the table, though have ended the month in a weaker position than they were before the transfer window opened. Not only has Anthony Gordon departed, but the £40m upfront fee received for the 21-year-old has not been reinvested.
Matters have been made worse by the fact that all their relegation rivals, including Southampton and Wolves, have added quality to their ranks, offering hope of an upturn in form in their respective campaigns.