Everton Team News Page 35 - Soccer

James Tarkowski - No long-term injury concerns Tarkowski (undisclosed) is not expected to miss the season opener versus Fulham. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters the defender suffered "just a knock" and that the team was "being...

Impact This news will come as a huge relief to Everton supporters as Tarkowski played every minute of the 2022-23 campaign, holding down the Everton backline. While the centreback won't offer much in the way of offensive upside, he scored just once on 32 shots (nine on target) last season, he should continue to rack up clearances, blocks and interceptions.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dele Alli - Not close to return Alli (hip) isn't nearing a return to the Everton squad with manager Sean Dyche telling reporters Monday, "He is still not over his injury yet. He is well in himself, but he is not...

Impact Based on the manager's comments, Alli probably should be expected to miss at least the first month of the season, though Syche didn't provide a specific recovery timeline. If the Toffees do end up selling Demari Gray, as is expected after leaving the attacking forward out of the squad during the preseason, it could open up a spot for Alli to at least compete for minutes, though he is far from a lock to break into the starting XI even when fully fit.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight McNeil - Set to miss EPL opener? McNeil missed Saturday's friendly match against Sporting Lisbon due to a knock, manager Sean Dyche told media during his post-match press conference. Dyche also admitted the forme...

Impact McNeil left the friendly match against Stoke City last week and didn't play against Sporting Lisbon, so his chances of featuring in the season opener are getting increasingly scarce by the day. He's coming off an impressive 2022-23 season, however, scoring seven goals, providing three assists, taking 46 shots and creating 49 chances in 36 appearances (28 starts).

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arnaut Danjuma - Misses friendly match Danjuma missed Saturday's friendly match against Sporting Lisbon due to a knock, manager Sean Dyche told media during his post-match press conference while adding the team is "hope...

Impact While missing a match through injury is never positive, the coaching staff believes the Dutch winger could be in contention to feature in the Premier League opener against Fulham on Saturday. Danjuma signed with Everton during the summer on a season-long loan deal from Villarreal.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Tarkowski - Forced off late Saturday Tarkowski was forced to leave Saturday's friendly match against Sporting Lisbon with a knock and was replaced as a precautionary move, manager Sean Dyche told media during his post...

Impact Tarkowski played all 38 matches during the 2022-23 Premier League and led the league in minutes played, but since he's not getting any younger, Everton wanted to take a cautious approach with the veteran center-back. Dyche said the Toffees were being "ultra careful", and the hope is that Tarkowski will be available for selection next Saturday in the EPL opener against Fulham.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaliy Mykolenko - Comes off bench in friendly Mykolenko (undisclosed) came off the bench and played 24 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over Sporting Lisbon.

Impact Mykolenko took part in Everton's final pre-season match and came off the bench midway through the second half. If there are no setbacks, he could be ready to feature in the season opener against Fulham next Saturday.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Scores in friendly match Calvert-Lewin (hamstring) started and scored in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over Sporting Lisbon.

Impact The former England international has been struggling for fitness for the better part of the last two seasons, but he seems to be trending in the right direction ahead of the season opener against Fulham on Aug. 12. He has featured in each of the last two friendlies for Everton.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Recovery going as planned Coleman (knee) is recovering individually and hasn't suffered any setbacks, Coleman told reporters."I am just working away in the gym, rehab, and getting it strong again, but every...

Impact Coleman continues to recover from a long-term knee injury, and hasn't suffered any setbacks. The wing-back was originally feared to have torn his ACL but tests revealed the injury was less serious than originally feared. A return for the Premier League opener, an Aug. 12 clash with Fulham, is unlikely for the veteran.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaliy Mykolenko - Plays in closed door friendly Mykolenko played 45 minutes during Tuesday's closed door friendly against Monza.

Impact Mykolenko has not been in full match fitness this preseason, but was able to feature in Tuesday's friendly against Monza. It is unclear if he will be ready for Aug 12 opener against Fulham. If this is the case, then Ben Godfrey could see the start at left back in his place.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Participates in closed-door friendly Calvert-Lewin (hamstring) played 45 minutes in a closed-door friendly versus AC Monza on Tuesday.

Impact Calvert-Lewin has been struggling for fitness for a number of seasons and was previously reported to be in danger of missing the season opener versus Fulham on Aug. 12. Once cleared to play, the forward should be in contention for regular appearances in the starting XI, especially considering Everton have yet to bolster their attacking options.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Progressing slowly Calvert-Lewin (hamstring) is slowly progressing in his recovery, manager Sean Dyche told reporters. "He's going well. He trained with us last week and is still crossing over betwee...

Impact Calvert-Lewin is working day-by-day to improve his fitness as he looks to get back from a long-term hamstring injury. The forward has worked in individual training of late and is continuing to build his fitness. Everton want to have Calvert-Lewin fully fit before a return and won't rush him back for the opening match of the Premier League.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Onana - Starts in pre-season Onana (groin) got the start during Everton's pre-season clash with Bolton.

Impact Onana didn't travel with his national team due to an injury earlier in the off-season but was fit to return in the first match of pre-season. The midfielder's injury was always expected to be minor and he seems set to get most of his pre-season training in before the Premier League opener against Fulham.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - In doubt for season opener Calvert-Lewin (hamstring) continues to work on his recovery but could be in danger of missing the season opener versus Fulham on Aug. 12. Coach Steve Stone told reporters, "Dominic...

Impact Calvert-Lewin has logged just 34 Premier League matches over the last two seasons due to various injuries, which has prevented him from repeating the 16-goal 2020-21 campaign. In fact, the forward managed just two goals on 31 shots (10 on target) last season. While Neal Maupay was unable to provide a challenge to Calvert-Lewin, rumored addition Arnaut Danjuma would certainly push for a spot in the starting XI even once Calvert-Lewin is deemed fit.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Everton's first signing of the summer is 38-year-old Ashley Young Vast experience and a shared history with Sean Dyche means that Young is a clever pick-up in a frugal summer

JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dele Alli: Everton midfielder reveals sexual abuse trauma and time in rehab Warning: This article may contain content readers may find distressing; Dele Alli has revealed he was sexually abused at the age of six; spe...

JULY 14, 2023 • SKY.COM

Nathan Patterson - Starting in friendly Patterson (hamstring) will feature in the starting XI against Stade Nyonnais on Friday.

Impact Patterson looks set to enter the 2023-24 campaign as the first-choice right-back while Seamus Coleman works his way back from a serious knee injury. Patterson began the previous campaign as the preferred option for then-manager Frank Lampard before suffering a long-term injury of his own. Under current boss Sean Dyche, Patterson struggled for regular minutes with Coleman's veteran presence securing more starts.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Godfrey - Starting preseason clash Godfrey (groin) was named to the starting XI for Friday's friendly versus Stade Nyonnais.

Impact Godfrey -- who missed the last five matches of the previous season due to his groin problem -- will likely find himself in a season-long competition for minutes alongside veteran Michael Keane. Godfrey has previously featured as a wing-back, but the addition of Ashley Young and the return of Seamus Coleman likely make Godfrey the third-choice option at either left or right-back.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Everton midfielder Dele Alli opens up about going to rehab after childhood sexual abuse Everton's Dele Alli said he spent six weeks in a rehabilitation center to improve his mental health and receive treatment for addition and t...

JULY 14, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Dele Alli opens up about mental health struggles in interview with Gary Neville

England's Dele Alli spent six weeks in rehab to deal with mental health problems. He recently opened up about those issues.

JULY 13, 2023

Dele Alli opens up about mental health struggles in interview with Gary Neville

Ashley Young - Will return to Premier League Young has agreed to a one-year deal on a free transfer after departing from Aston Villa, the team announced.

Impact The veteran will continue his career after signing to his fifth Premier League club. With Villa last year, he has started 23 matches in 29 appearances, recording a goal with 60 clearances, 50 tackles (27 won) and 42 crosses (eight won). Young will bring a leadership role to the club, who struggled to stay in the league last campaign. However, the defender may not be a consistent star due to his old age and prone to injuries.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dele Alli admits to battling sleeping pill addiction and going to rehab Everton midfielder Dele Alli has opened up on his struggles of having to overcome a sleeping pill addiction that has affected his playing ca...

JULY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joao Virginia - Extends deal with Everton Virginia has signed a two-year contract extension with Everton, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Virginia has featured just three times for Everton's senior team since joining the club from Arsenal in 2018, but he just kept four clean sheets and conceded 28 goals in 17 Eredivisie games while on-loan with Dutch side SC Cambuur last season. The 23-year-old has just signed on to continue as Everton's backup goalkeeper behind Jordan Pickford through the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Lonergan - Signs one-year extension Lonergan agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with Everton on Thursday.

Impact Lonergan failed to make a single appearance for Everton across all competitions last season, in part due to a knee problem that sidelined him for nearly seven months. With his knee problem behind him, Lonergan will serve as the No. 2 option behind Jordan Pickford and will almost certainly feature exclusively in Cup competitions.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea set to complete the signing of Samuels-Smith from Everton Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton for a fee close to £4m. The 17-year-old defender has signed a thr...

JULY 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Seamus Coleman - Signs new one-year deal Coleman (knee) agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with Everton on Thursday.

Impact Coleman sustained a significant knee injury at the end of the 2022-23 campaign, which led to some speculation that he might opt to end his playing career. Instead, the Toffees' captain will be back for another year with the club. The right-back is expected to be ready for the upcoming season, though he will face a challenge for the starting job from youngster Nathan Patterson (hamstring).

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Dele Alli opens up about mental health struggles in interview with Gary Neville