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David Moyes continues focus on young players at Everton

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

David Moyes continues focus on young players at Everton

Summary

Everton manager David Moyes has utilized only 22 players in the 2025-26 Premier League season, the fewest in the league. As the club prepares for the upcoming season, Moyes seeks to address squad depth concerns highlighted by the departures of Seamus Coleman and Idrissa Gueye. New recruits include Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough and Tyrique George from Chelsea, both under 24 years old. Key midfielder James Garner is expected to miss the start of the season due to groin surgery, intensifying Moyes' reliance on younger squad members who he has historically been hesitant to trust. The average age of signings remains under 24, indicating a shift in recruitment strategy towards development players.

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By the Numbers

•Moyes used 22 players, lowest in the Premier League.
•Hackney and George signed as midfield and wing reinforcements.
•Coleman and Gueye's exits leave significant experience gaps.
•Garner sidelined early in the season after surgery.

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What they're saying

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Losing elite quality without sensible reinvestment is not something Everton can afford with one of the Premier League's smaller squads. David Moyes used just 22 players in the top flight in 2025-26 - the lowest of any side - while 128 substitutions were at least six fewer than any other manager. Everton continue to focus a significant slice of their recruitment on development players.
— Yahoo Sports

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