BadboyMustyEverton are clearly lacking a cutting edge, as a longstanding problem that has plagued the Toffees for years now.
Ever since Dominic Calvert-Lewin lost form and fitness, the football club has been desperate for their next striking figurehead, yet none has come.
In fact, years on from that era, they are still waiting for that form and fitness to return.
They have invested in other marksmen throughout this period to no avail, but a solution is needed sooner rather than later.
Calvert-Lewin’s contract situation is their chief worry, naturally, but after the quiet performance he put in on Saturday, perhaps letting him go might be a solution rather than another issue.
Fortunately, they already have his replacement lined up it seems.
Everton in the driving seat to sign Vitor Roque
That’s according to Spanish outlet Marca, who have offered a fresh update on Everton’s pursuit of Vitor Roque.
Whilst it is only brief, it’s hugely important, suggesting that the €30m (£25m) finisher is now poised to join the Toffees, if he is to come to the Premier League.
The report reads: ‘The strongest candidate could come from the Premier League: Everton.’
Kevin Thelwell will also be buoyed by the knowledge that Barcelona are desperate to sell Everton target Vitor Roque.
Everton’s goalscoring problems spill into new Premier League season
Failing to score despite creating countless opportunities before then being hit on the break and beaten at home.
It was the story of how Everton started last season, first to Fulham and then to Wolverhampton Wanderers, and they now seem set to suffer from the exact same problems this campaign too.
Last term, the Toffees scored just 40 league goals despite accumulating an expected goals tally of 60.75. No team in the entire division had a greater differential between how many goals they should’ve scored and how many they actually did.
Calvert-Lewin was statistically one of the worst finishers in the league throughout, and Beto hardly provided much competition either.
It’s disappointing that Youssef Chermiti got injured when he did, as his influence within the squad was growing with some pace.
However, they cannot wait for some new saviour to drag them out of the mire. Whether it be Roque or someone else entirely, something has to change, or else it could be another long season, with relegation a very real threat.
Everton have a rich history of producing and nurturing youth talent, but in recent years, the latter has been in short supply.
However, selling stars like Anthony Gordon and Ellis Simms has proven supremely profitable of late, but fans would definitely like to see some of the future of the Toffees star on the pitch for them rather than see them shine elsewhere.
With Kevin Thelwell having forged a somewhat more sustainable future for the club, that could be a possibility in the very near future, and with one 21-year-old in particular, they have made great strides…
Sean Dyche raves over Tim Iroegbunam
Speaking to Everton’s official X account immediately after the defeat, Sean Dyche was frank in his assessment of the result.
A tough one to deal with, the former Burnley boss would go out of his way to offer one man particular praise, claiming: ’I must say I thought Tim was terrific. He’s had such a strong pre-season, he’s been really, really impressive. To watch him enjoy his football, work hard, break the play and can play as well, so I must give him a special mention.
He’s done really really well, and he’s kept going there today.’
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