Everton endured a weekend to forget, suffering a heavy defeat in their opening game of the new season. Sean Dyche’s side was soundly beaten on Saturday afternoon, marking a disappointing start to Goodison Park’s farewell season. The Toffees now find themselves at the bottom of the table after conceding three goals against Brighton & Hove Albion, but they have a chance to bounce back next weekend.
Everton will face Tottenham Hotspur, who won’t start their campaign until Monday night. However, the Blues must address their own issues, with less than two weeks remaining in the transfer window.
Despite it being just the first game of the season, Everton’s defeat has sparked strong reactions, and one in particular has left Chris Sutton stunned.
What Shocked Chris Sutton About Everton
After the match, Dyche made a blunt comment about Everton fans walking out of the stadium following Mason Holgate’s substitution.
While Everton has made some good moves in the transfer market, Dyche chose not to start their new £20m center-back, Jake O’Brien, opting for Michael Keane instead. This decision has not sat well with some Everton fans, leading to calls for Dyche’s dismissal.
Sutton expressed his disbelief on social media, responding to the demands for Dyche to be sacked after just one game. “Is it fair to sack Sean Dyche after one game??” he questioned. “This is ridiculous and totally unfair in my opinion, but what do you think?”
Should Everton Sack Sean Dyche Already?
Dyche’s post-match comments were not well-received by all fans, and considering the emphatic home defeat, it might have been wiser for the manager to avoid focusing on the fans.
If Everton continues to play like this, they’ll need the support of their fans. With a crucial game against Spurs coming up, it may be for the best that Everton will be playing away in north London.
Now is not the time to discuss sacking the manager, although the decision not to start O’Brien remains a questionable one.
