_EVERTON’S SEASON TAKES A DEVASTATING HIT AS DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN IS RULED OUT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CAMPAIGN_
Everton’s hopes of climbing up the Premier League table have been dealt a crushing blow, as team doctors have confirmed that star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to miss the remainder of the season.
The 25-year-old Englishman has been plagued by injuries throughout the campaign, and despite initial hopes that he would be able to return to action in the near future, it has now been revealed that he will not play again this season.
The news is a devastating blow to Everton manager David Moyes, who has been relying heavily on Calvert-Lewin’s goalscoring prowess to drive the team’s push for a European spot.
Calvert-Lewin’s absence has already been felt, with the Toffees struggling to find the back of the net in recent weeks. Without their star striker, Everton’s chances of finishing in the top seven appear to be slipping away.
The injury update has sent shockwaves through the Everton fanbase, with many supporters taking to social media to express their disappointment and frustration.
“This is a huge blow for us,” one fan tweeted. “DCL is our main man and without him, we’re struggling to create chances.”
Another fan added: “I feel gutted for DCL. He’s been working so hard to get back fit and now this. Let’s hope he can come back stronger next season.”
With Calvert-Lewin out of the picture, the spotlight will now shift to January signing Beto, who has been tasked with leading the line for the Toffees. The Portuguese striker has shown glimpses of his quality since arriving at Goodison Park, but he will now be relied upon to deliver the goods on a consistent basis.
The question on everyone’s lips is: can Beto carry Everton to safety and potentially even a European spot? The answer remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the Toffees’ season now rests squarely on the shoulders of their new striker.
Let’s see how far Beto can carry them.