Everton were beaten 4-0 at Tottenham after losing Premier League opener 3-0 at home to Brighton; Toffees without key players in north London and Sean Dyche highlighted “never-ending challenge” he is facing at the club amid latest takeover talks.
Sean Dyche called for “reality to the storyline” in the wake of Everton’s 4-0 thrashing at Tottenham and explained “there is no money” to change the situation in the final week of the transfer window.
Everton’s latest defeat came a week on from their season starting with a 3-0 loss at home to Brighton.
“Until I’m told different, there isn’t any finance to go and change things. This is what we are,” Dyche said.
Everton achieved Premier League survival last term despite off-field issues, including being deducted eight points for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules. But hopes of a more positive season this time around have already been hit by two heavy losses.
The club – amid the latest round of takeover talks – have also sold key man Amadou Onana to Aston Villa, while regulars Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner, Nathan Patterson and Seamus Coleman are all out injured. Ashley Young missed Saturday’s defeat in north London due to suspension.
Crystal Palace part-owner John Textor met with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri in Liverpool this week, as the two men looked to progress a possible takeover of the Toffees by the American.
Speaking after the loss at Spurs, Dyche outlined his frustration at the club’s struggle to build on progress they made last term, saying: “We changed the storyline last season, then in the summer we sell big players. You’re trying to build a squad and the challenge starts again. It’s a never-ending challenge at Everton Football Club.
