Everton Faces Early-Season Crisis with Limited Squad

Everton manager Sean Dyche faces a selection crisis with only 14 first-team players available for an upcoming Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Financial constraints and injuries have strained the squad. Despite generating significant funds from recent player sales, Everton may have to consider offers for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they struggle to field a fully fit team.

Everton manager Sean Dyche is grappling with an early-season selection crisis, having only 14 first-team players fit for Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur. Dyche has highlighted that despite generating around £70 million from the sales of key players such as Amadou Onana, Lewis Dobbin, and Ben Godfrey, financial constraints remain a major issue.

The squad has been severely impacted by injuries, and despite a £40 million investment in new signings, there is limited potential for further acquisitions. 'We are stretched, unfortunately,' Dyche admitted. 'We have just got to work with the players we have and hope they regain full fitness and maintain it.'

Additionally, Everton may have to evaluate offers for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, given the club's financial situation. The team's struggles are compounded by the recent failure of takeovers by 777 Partners and the Friedkin Group, leaving Everton on unstable ground financially. They suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League opener.

(With inputs from agencies.)