“I’m Worried”: TalkSPORT Pundit Highlights Major Concern for Everton

Everton seemed to have a foundation to build upon after Sean Dyche guided them to safety last season, comfortably avoiding relegation despite an eight-point deduction.

Boasting the fourth-best defensive record in the league, a modest improvement in attack could have positioned them for a mid-table finish this season.

However, this campaign has unfolded differently, with the team regressing across most areas, including defense.

The Toffees still lack quality in attack, and fans are increasingly frustrated with Dyche’s pragmatic style of play.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has struggled, netting just two league goals, while Beto, signed for £30 million, has yet to justify his price tag.

With Everton in 15th place and just 11 points from 12 games, talkSPORT pundit Jason Cundy expressed significant concern about their prospects given the upcoming fixtures.

Jason Cundy Raises Concerns About Everton’s Tough Schedule

Speaking on talkSPORT, Cundy highlighted his worries regarding Everton’s daunting December and January fixture list.

“In December, they’ve got [Manchester] United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, [Manchester] City, and [Nottingham] Forest.

Sandwiched among all that, they’ve got Wolves. I’m really worried about Everton,” Cundy said.

“They’re 15th with 11 points, but Wolves have picked up form. You wouldn’t expect Crystal Palace to be dragged in, so it’s essentially Leicester they’re competing with to stay afloat.

Ipswich and Southampton look doomed already, but with that fixture list, Everton are in big trouble.”

A Tough Run Could See Everton Sink into the Bottom Three

Everton’s early-season fixtures were relatively favorable, but they failed to capitalize, earning just 11 points.

Now, they face a grueling 10-match run through mid-January that includes all six of the Premier League’s traditional top teams, alongside high-performing sides like Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.

Upcoming Fixtures:

Sunday, 1 December: Manchester United (A)

Wednesday, 4 December: Wolves (H)

Saturday, 7 December: Liverpool (H)

Saturday, 14 December: Arsenal (A)

Sunday, 22 December: Chelsea (H)

Thursday, 26 December: Manchester City (A)

Sunday, 29 December: Nottingham Forest (H)

Saturday, 4 January: Bournemouth (A)

Wednesday, 15 January: Aston Villa (H)

Sunday, 19 January: Tottenham (H)

This challenging stretch could push Everton into the relegation zone, and it’s difficult to see Sean Dyche surviving such a run without an upturn in results.

Should Dyche leave, reports suggest the Friedkin Group might appoint David Moyes as an interim manager until the end of the season.