Everton FC have made three new signings this summer transfer window: Merlin Rohl, Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney, and more new additions are expected to arrive before the summer transfer window closes on September 1. While Rohl and George had starting assignments for the 4-0 thrashing of Dundee last weekend, we’re still awaiting the Toffees debut of Hackney.
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Everton FC at Bolton Wanderers
Kickoff: Sat July 25, 3pm
Venue: University of Bolton Stadium, Horwich, Greater Manchester, UK
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It may not come this Saturday, when Everton visits Championship side Bolton Wanderers. Hackney is still building up his match fitness right. The same goes for center back supreme Jarrad Branthwaite.
He’s recovered well from the substantial hamstring injury that he suffered, but manager David Moyes will likely bring him along slowly. Meanwhile James Garner remains a doubt due to that groin injury he’s been dealing with.
Otherwise the Toffees have a fit squad right now.
While the blue team in Liverpool finished 13th last season, they were just four points behind Brighton & Hove Albion for the 8th and final UEFA competition qualification slot in the table.
So if they can strengthen the side just a bit more, this preseason and summer transfer window, they’re almost there.
They don’t need to improve all that much, in order to get back to playing European football again.
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