Overview
- James Garner says he will take on greater leadership in Everton’s midfield, describing himself as a quiet leader who is ready to guide teammates.
- Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye have joined Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with their tournament opener set for December 23 against Botswana.
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall left the Chelsea defeat with a hamstring issue, leaving his short‑term availability uncertain.
- Garner is on four yellow cards and would be banned for one match if he receives a fifth within the next 270 minutes, which prompted David Moyes to substitute him late at Stamford Bridge.
- Central-midfield depth is thin, with Tim Iroegbunam cited as the only other senior option available, and separate reports link Everton with KRC Genk attacker Zakaria El Ouahdi as a possible January target.