Moyes backed to succeed at Everton despite squad constraints

Summarised from Liverpool Echo's report · Updated 23 Oct, 11:58 · Archive

David Moyes is managing Everton with a squad of just 18 outfield players as the club is put up for sale.

Everton manager David Moyes is operating with a severely depleted squad of just 18 outfield players, with only one option each in striker, right-back and left-back positions. The club's owners The Friedkin Group announced in October that Everton is up for sale, less than 22 months after their takeover was completed. The Houston-based company faced criticism for how the summer transfer window ended, leaving Moyes with insufficient resources.

Despite these constraints, Moyes oversaw an eight-match unbeaten run in all competitions before Everton lost 2-0 at home to Chelsea last Saturday. Former Premier League manager Tony Pulis backed Moyes to succeed, saying it was 'a difficult situation' at Everton. Pulis noted that the club's substantial investment in its new stadium has left a shortage of funds in other areas, and that a team must perform well on the pitch regardless of stadium quality.

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• David Moyes placed in 'difficult situation' at Everton but backed to make Blues flourishEverton manager David Moyes is having to cope with a squad of just 18 outfield players and the club now being up for saleLiverpool Echo · 23 Oct, 10:33

In this story: David Moyes · Everton · The Friedkin Group · Tony Pulis · Arsenal · Chelsea

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