Report: David Moyes to give ‘underperforming’ Everton striker first Premier League start in eight weeks against Leicester.
Everton face major injury concerns ahead of their clash with Leicester City.
David Moyes secured another three points for Everton last weekend on the south coast with a hard-fought win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
However, the victory came at a significant cost, as both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala suffered injury setbacks.
Mangala’s injury is particularly severe, ruling him out for the rest of the season, while Calvert-Lewin’s hamstring issue further depletes Moyes’ attacking options.
With less than four days remaining in the transfer window, Everton have yet to make any signings, leaving the squad stretched ahead of another crucial fixture on Saturday.
Moyes will likely have to get creative with his lineup against Leicester City, and Beto is now expected to lead the attack.
The club’s owners, the Friedkins, are actively searching for a new forward before the window closes on Monday evening, but for now, Beto is Everton’s main striking option.
Despite reports linking him with a return to Serie A, particularly a move to Torino, Team Talk states that Beto is not pushing for an exit this month.
While speculation suggested he had started watching Torino’s matches in anticipation of a transfer, he is now set to play a crucial role in Everton’s battle to stay clear of the relegation zone.
This marks a pivotal moment for Beto. Since Moyes’ arrival at Goodison Park, he has preferred Calvert-Lewin as his starting striker—a decision that initially paid off.
However, Beto was reportedly frustrated at being overlooked. Now, with Calvert-Lewin sidelined, he has a golden opportunity to prove himself.
Saturday’s game will be Beto’s first Premier League start since Everton’s trip to Manchester United eight weeks ago.
Over the summer, journalist Alan Myers labeled him as “underperforming,” but this is his chance to silence the critics and show both Moyes and the fans what he is capable of.
With Everton desperate for goals and results, Beto has a major point to prove as he looks to help keep the club above the relegation zone.
