Friday's Everton News: Textor, Friedkin & Jay-Z update, Coleman injury latest
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Check in on the squad fitness latest ahead of tomorrow's match against Leicester. [RBM]
"We brought in four players who are young and will grow into the Premier League. We're seeing that and we're getting them some gametime, which is helpful. But then, they don't have the depth of experience the outgoing players had, so that has to mould into the team, as well. Trying to bring that all together at once and making it work at both ends of the field is obviously the challenge for me and every other manager," says Sean Dyche. [EFC]
Hear more from the manager below.
"I need some more games to get to my top level...I think the mentality of the team is positive right now and we want to take this into Saturday's game against Leicester," says Orel Mangala. [EFC]
Everton Women manager Brian Sorensen previews his side's FA Women's Superleague opener tomorrow against Brighton. [EFC]
David Moyes sits down for a chat with Everton podcast Royal Blue.
Seamus Coleman will reportedly be out for a bit longer than anticipated. [Irish Independent]
Business seems to be progressing well on the Textor front.
The proposed deal for American businessman John Textor to takeover Everton is progressing well. A deal to purchase Farhad Moshiri's shareholding is expected to be agreed very soon. 1/2
— Alan Myers (@ALANMYERSMEDIA) September 19, 2024
Rumour that The Friedkin Group could be part of the purchase seem wide of the mark, though news of rapper and media mogul Jay-Z's involvement is not as wacky as first thought.
Everton folk hero Ayegbeni Yakubu remains confident that Everton will avoid the drop this season. [Sports Boom]
What to Watch
Plenty of action on today from all over to get you in the spirit for Everton's match against Leicester tomorrow. COYB!
Full schedule of games here.
