Everton’s summer transfer activity has been significant, but the team’s poor start to the season has raised concerns among fans about the effectiveness of these new signings.
This worry is compounded by manager Sean Dyche’s apparent reluctance to give playing time to the new acquisitions.
The opening day defeat was particularly scrutinized, as Dyche left Jake O’Brien, Iliman Ndiaye, and Jesper Lindstrom on the bench, opting instead for more familiar players.
This decision frustrated many fans who felt the new signings could have provided a much-needed boost to Everton’s struggling attack.
Transfer journalist Graeme Bailey expressed surprise at Lindstrom’s absence, considering him one of the summer’s best signings.
Bailey questioned Dyche’s decision not to involve Lindstrom in the match against Brighton, describing it as “staggering” and “strange.
“Lindstrom, on loan from Napoli, has had a promising career so far.
He started at Brondby in Denmark before moving to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he won the UEFA Europa League in 2022 and had impressive performances in both domestic and European competitions.
His move to Napoli for £25m didn’t work out as planned, with limited playing time due to managerial changes.
At Everton, Lindstrom has so far played only 90 minutes for the U21 team and had a brief 30-minute appearance in a recent match.
Fans and pundits alike are hoping Dyche will soon recognize Lindstrom’s potential and give him more opportunities to contribute to the team’s performance.