Sean Dyche ‘Unhappy’ with Everton Star, Weighing Emergency Replacement

Everton have had a dismal start to the season, sitting at the bottom of the table, only ahead of winless Southampton on goal difference.

It’s not just the poor results that have plagued the Merseyside club; the manner of their defeats, including blowing back-to-back 2-0 leads, has left manager Sean Dyche under immense pressure.

Recent reports suggest that Dyche, desperate to turn things around, is considering dropping one of Everton’s key players in a bid to revive the team’s fortunes.

Sean Dyche May Drop Jordan Pickford

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has conceded 13 goals already this season and is arguably in one of the worst patches of form in his career.

According to The Sun, Dyche is reportedly considering replacing the 30-year-old, with a potential January transfer in mind.

Newcastle United’s Nick Pope, a goalkeeper Dyche knows well from their time together at Burnley, has emerged as the Everton manager’s top target.

While Newcastle’s stance on selling their number one mid-season is unclear, it’s likely that manager Eddie Howe would be reluctant to lose him.

For Pickford, the prospect of losing his starting spot at Everton is a major concern, as it could also jeopardize his place in the England squad.

This concern is heightened by Gareth Southgate’s recent departure as England manager, adding uncertainty to Pickford’s international future.

Everton face fellow strugglers Southampton in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

Though it’s a second-tier cup match, the clash between Dyche and Southampton boss Russell Martin could be pivotal in determining which Premier League manager is the first to be sacked this season.