Everton may have begun the season with a frustrating home loss to Fulham, but there were positive signs going forward and Sean Dyche still has new signings to embed into his side.
The latest is the loan signing of Jack Harrison; the Leeds United winger has joined on a season-long loan and arrives off the back of three solid Premier League seasons in a row.
There’s also Youssef Chermiti, the 19-year-old forward signed from Sporting Lisbon who is yet to feature is young, raw but supremely talented and possesses a strong, tall and athletic build.
Even Arnaut Danjuma, another one of Everton’s loanee’s, only came off the bench against Fulham - the only starter was Ashley Young, who was composed and reliable at full-back.
With Everton still searching for at least another attacking option, their summer business may not be concluded as of yet. However, with four signings this summer, here’s how LiverpoolWorld believes Dyche could set his side up going forward (we’ve also included players who are currently injured to ensure we get the full picture).
5. Ashley Young - LB
Began his Everton career with a respectable performance against Fulham and showed far more attacking intent than we typically see from Vitalii Mykolenko. | Getty Images
6. Amadou Onana - CM
The young midfielder showed improvements in the loss against Fulham - his composure, work-rate and ability to drive forwards was a huge positive for Dyche. | Getty Images
7. Idrissa Gana Gueye - CM
No other player in the squad is capable of replicating his tackling ability or capable of playing in that lone defensive midfield role like Gueye. | Getty Images
8. Alex Iwobi - CM
The former Arsenal winger looks more settled in a central position these days and his energy and dribbling ability is a real asset for Dyche. | Getty Images