Lyndon Lloyd 31/01/2025 14comments  |  Jump to last

David Moyes spoke to the media at Finch Farm today ahead of tomorrow's clash with fellow strugglers Leicester City.

He spoke of the injuries that have afflicted two of his key players, explaining that Orel Mangala will return to France to undergo surgery but that Dominic Calvert-Lewin's injury is not as bad as first feared and the Club are hopeful he will play again this season.

Youssef Chermiti is still around four weeks away according to the manager.

Moyes added that Everton's need for players ahead of the transfer deadline has heightened but that the market is challenging given the Blues' PSR concerns.

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He said he is hopeful of adding at least one name before the window closes but he sounded less confident than a week ago.

“The injuries show we have even more reason to think that we have to bring in some players," he said. "We know, so it’s not that we don’t do that.

“It’s just so difficult to get players in that we want.”

 

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Rob Hooton
1 Posted 31/01/2025 at 15:08:04
I guess we’ll at least see how abeto does with an extended run in the team, put him down for a hat trick tomorrow!

Will be very difficult to bring in anyone that can bring something to the squad, given ongoing financial constraints, wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t sign anybody.

Looking forward to the match tomorrow, strange feeling…

Bobby Mallon
2 Posted 31/01/2025 at 15:10:17
We should sign someone ffs we need a striker now not at the end of the season
Mike Hayes
3 Posted 31/01/2025 at 15:10:28
Now will Mangala’s wage have to be paid up and if so given PSR will we be able to bring anyone in - Moyes wasn’t 100% hopeful we would but said we need to bring some players in. Good news on DCL not being as bad as first thought.
As we only have Beto fit he’s got to start a full game and see how he can do.
Looking forward to 3 points but probably as nervous as everyone given the injuries to two decent players!
Steve Cotton
4 Posted 31/01/2025 at 15:17:28
Time for the sherrif to prove his worth
Matthew Salem
5 Posted 31/01/2025 at 15:23:12
We could always cancel Maupay’s loan and bring him back for the rest of the season…
James O'Connell
6 Posted 31/01/2025 at 15:30:18
Cenk Tosun on a 9 year rush keeper super contract
Christopher Timmins
7 Posted 31/01/2025 at 16:00:50
Not looking go as regards players coming in. So be it, we just have to make the best of what we have.

A 6 pointer tomorrow, lose and the gap between them and us is 3, win and we move 9 clear and they have only 14 games to catch us up.

A nervy afternoon ahead.

Rob Dolby
8 Posted 31/01/2025 at 16:09:00
The squad is on the bones of its arse and we are still hamstrung with PSR.

Chelsea break the world record for a lady player and we looking over our shoulder at psr.
The game isn't straight.

Be interesting to see who Moyes starts with tomorrow.
Beto for DCL and Garner for Mangala is the obvious choice.

Just got to keep Vardy quiet.

Coyb.

Rick Tarleton
9 Posted 31/01/2025 at 16:11:22
A vital game. Win and that wonderful gap stays or even augments. Living in the Leicester area, their supporters are confident after their surprising win at Spurs.
COYB.
Danny O'Neill
10 Posted 31/01/2025 at 16:15:51
Christopher, they are all nervy, with me and others watching the slowest ticking clocks you can imagine.

We've won the last two, when points were the priority, but my word the last half hour against Tottenham and the second half against Brighton put back years on me.

I think I need a pair of those blinkers they put on race horses or maybe even a blindfold to stop me looking at the clock!!

We can go in confident tomorrow and I don't care who is playing. We have what we have and they are playing in Royal Blue.

Mal van Schaick
11 Posted 31/01/2025 at 16:29:28
Those on the periphery are going to have to step up and prove their worth, which won’t be a bad thing in our current situation.

If we get a win against Leicester and pick up points in other games in the near future, that may take the pressure off signings until summer where our options on targets may become clearer.

Jim Bennings
12 Posted 31/01/2025 at 16:53:48
Everton must be the only club on earth where two separate Mangala's have had seasons finished by injury in January.
Mihir Ambardekar
13 Posted 31/01/2025 at 16:54:01
Tomorrow’s game is extremely critical & we should win this by hook or by crook. Unfortunate injuries have further decimated an already limited squad. Market is difficult but we need to ensure we are signing players. Terminating loans should be the priority to get in replacements. Don't know why Chelsea are playing hardball. Broja was already injured when he signed for us. Cant we replace his loan with Dewsbury Hall or Chukwuemeka? Chelsea signing army of players and spending billions and we are looking over our shoulders for PSR
Brian Williams
14 Posted 31/01/2025 at 17:00:54
Incomiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!

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