Everton Team News Page 92 - Soccer

Lucas Digne - Takes five corners Saturday Digne had three chances created, nine crosses and three tackles won in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leeds.

Impact Digne had a solid, all-around performance Saturday, but a yellow card dampened his overall output. He has an exclusive role on set pieces without James Rodriguez in the squad and that'll continue to provide him chances to pick up assists, though he now has seven fouls committed in two matches after barely averaging one per match last season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Richarlison - Takes five shots at Leeds Richarlison had five shots not on target and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leeds.

Impact Richarlison got a few opportunities Saturday even if Everton struggled to retain possession. His attacking numbers haven't taken a hit under Rafa Benitez and with more favorable matches ahead, he should continue to rack up shots and chances.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Converts early PK Calvert-Lewin converted an early penalty and had four shots on target and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leeds.

Impact Calvert-Lewin has started the season in form, though some of that can be related to a favorable schedule. He has nine shots from two matches and has a decent chance to continue those numbers with Brighton, Burnley, Aston Villa and Norwich City on the slate next.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Saves two in 2-2 draw Pickford made two saves in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leeds.

Impact Pickford made just two saves despite Leeds controlling 70 percent of possession in Saturday's match. He averaged fewer than three saves per start last season and that still seems like an issue for him under a new manager, limiting his fantasy value on a match-by-match basis.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha earns Leeds point in 2-2 draw against Everton

Raphinha’s superb second-half finish clinched Leeds a 2-2 draw in its first home Premier League game of the season against Everton

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Demarai Gray reclaims Everton lead over Leeds United ' Premier League

AUGUST 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty puts Everton ahead of Leeds United ' Premier League

AUGUST 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Harry Tyrer - Out with quad injury Tyrer will miss an unknown amount of time with a quad injury, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Tyrer was set to be Everton's third goalkeeper this season but an injury prevents that from happening. In his place, Everton signed Andy Lonergan for the season, meaning Tyrer is expected to miss an extended period.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Rodriguez - Will remain out Saturday Rodriguez (COVID-19) is still in isolation and will miss Saturday's trip to Leeds, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Rodriguez misses his second-straight match because of COVID-19, meaning Everton will be without him once again. The hope is to get Rodriguez back next week, but there's still a chance he goes elsewhere this season. Everton will continue with their XI from the opener which featured Demarai Gray as an attacking midfielder in a central role.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moise Kean - Available against Leeds Kean (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's trip to Leeds, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Kean wasn't in the squad for the opener, but it looks like he's good to go and should be an option Saturday. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have for Everton after making 26 league appearances for PSG last season, but there's a chance he'll be used more under Benitez.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Lonergan - Signs with Everton Lonergan has signed a one-year deal with Everton.

Impact Lonergan is simply a backup at this point in his career, something he's done at West Brom and Liverpool the prior few seasons. He'll serve as the third option for Everton and probably won't get an appearance at 37 years old.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Concedes once in win Pickford made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Pickford couldn't do much when Adam Armstrong appeared totally unmarked in front of him to open the scoring after a defensive giveaway in the 22nd minute, but other than that showed his usual safety between the sticks. Up next for the goalkeeper is Saturday's visit to Leeds.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Scores in win over Southampton Calvert-Lewin scored a goal off five shots (two on target) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Calvert-Lewin was a game-time decision here, but was able to start and play the full 90. The striker had a nice performance, pacing his side in shots attempted, and was rewarded for his efforts in the 81st minute, using his head to seal the 3-1 win for Everton after a cross from the right flank. He'll try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Leeds.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Iwobi - Provides assist off bench in win Iwobi provided an assist and had two shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Iwobi was brought in the 70th minute, replacing Andros Townsend, and made an immediate impact, assisting Abdoulaye Doucoure's go-ahead goal six minutes later and being involved in the play that lead to his side's third goal. With Townsend also providing an assist and James Rodriguez back to the fold soon, there will be a lot of competition for a spot in the starting XI, but Iwobi will probably be an option off the bench once again during next Saturday's visit to Leeds.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abdoulaye Doucoure - Scores in win Doucoure scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made two clearances, drew three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Doucoure was having a quiet performance from a fantasy standpoint, but everything changed in the 76th minute, when he picked up the ball after it was headed into the box, turned and fired a rocket into the top corner to make it 2-1 for Everton. The midfielder had a decent first season with Everton, but struggled at times with injuries and could never be as productive as he was during his years at Watford. He'll try to keep it with the good start of campaign next Saturday when his side visits Leeds.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andros Townsend - Provides assist in win Townsend provided an assist, created three chances, sent in seven crosses (two accurate), drew two fouls and made three tackles (one won) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton...

Impact Townsend made his Premier League debut for Everton and had a nice performance, assisting Richarlison for his side's first goal and filling the stat sheet on the offensive end. James Rodriguez could be back soon, but Townsend still looks to be probable on the starting XI for next Saturday's visit to Leeds.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Richarlison - Scores, assists in win Richarlison scored a goal off his lone shot, provided an assist, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won), drew three fouls and picked...

Impact Richarlison made the starting XI despite having less than one week working with his teammates after returning from the Olympics and showed why he's so important, being everywhere his side needed him to be. The forward drew things level for Everton at 1-1 in the 47th minute, appearing in the right spot to send the ball home after Andros Townsend headed it back to the box after a partial clearance. Then, in the 81st, he made a great play from the right flank to assist Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the goal that sealed the 3-1 win. The Olympic gold medalist will try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Leeds.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League Top Moments: Christian Pulisic starts hot in Chelsea's opener

Christian Pulisic scored in Chelsea's first game of the season. Catch the top moments from Saturday's Premier League action.

AUGUST 14, 2021

Premier League Top Moments: Christian Pulisic starts hot in Chelsea's opener

Dominic Calvert-Lewin heads Everton into two-goal edge ' Premier League

AUGUST 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Abdoulaye Doucoure completes Everton turnaround v. Saints ' Premier League

AUGUST 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Benitez opens controversial Everton tenure with comeback win

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez’s controversial tenure at Everton got off to a strong start as his team came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 in the Premier League

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Makes opening starting XI Calvert-Lewin (toe) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Southampton.

Impact Calvert-Lewin recovered from his toe issue and gets the call for Saturday's opener against Southampton. He's missed the last couple friendlies, so fitness could be an issue, but playing at home against a new-look Southampton back line could prove to be beneficial in the opener.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Virus restrictions causing teams issues ahead of EPL return

Coronavirus restrictions are causing issues for clubs in the Premier League ahead of the first round of games

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Available for opener Calvert-Lewin (toe) is available for Saturday's opener against Southampton, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Calvert-Lewin appears to be ready for the new season despite missing a couple friendlies with a toe issue. It's unknown if he'll be ready for a full 90 Saturday, but both he and Richarlison seem slated to start while James Rodriguez is out because he's in isolation.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Richarlison - Available against Southampton Richarlison is available for Saturday's opener against Southampton after returning to full training Thursday, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Richarlison returned from the Olympics this week and almost out of necessity, he'll be needed to start Saturday. James Rodriguez is one of a few players out due to isolation restrictions and it likely means Richarlison will be asked to start despite having minimal time with the new manager.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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