AliousEverton manager Sean Dyche expressed disappointment following a 3-0 friendly loss to Coventry City, a Championship team.
He felt his players missed a chance to prove themselves worthy of more playing time.While Dyche prioritizes fitness over results in pre-season, he emphasized that he expected a better performance.
He acknowledged some mitigating factors, such as injuries and Coventry’s more advanced pre-season preparation, but still anticipated improvement in the upcoming friendly against Preston North End.Dyche praised a few players, including Michael Keane and new signing Tim Iroegbunam, but overall found the team’s performance lacking.
He explained that scheduling friendlies against Championship teams was intended to challenge his players, though he had hoped for a stronger showing.The manager noted a lack of competitiveness from his team compared to Coventry’s intensity.
He expressed his desire to see more players demonstrating their eagerness to earn a place in the squad, particularly given the current injury situation.
Looking ahead to the Preston match, Dyche expects progress and the potential return of some injured players.
James Tarkowski, Idrissa Gueye, and new signing Jesper Lindstrom might rejoin the squad, while Jake O’Brien could make his debut.
However, Youssef Chermiti’s availability is uncertain due to a foot injury.Dyche emphasized the importance of building squad depth within the club’s financial constraints as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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