Everton gears up for 2026-27 season with strong midfield options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Everton's 2026-27 season is set to begin with a solid group of central midfielders, including new signings Hayden Hackney and Christian Nørgaard. Manager David Moyes faces strategic decisions after Idrissa Gana Gueye's departure to Saudi Arabia. James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are expected to play significant roles, while Merlin Rohl aims to establish himself as a key player. The season opener against Crystal Palace approaches, and fitness concerns could affect starting lineups.
- •Hayden Hackney joins Everton after being Championship Player of the Season.
- •Christian Nørgaard signs from Arsenal, filling Gueye's role.
- •James Garner recorded 38 Premier League starts last season.
- •Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall contributed eight goals last season.
- •Everton's season opener against Crystal Palace is upcoming.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Everton 2026-27 Season Preview: Central Midfielders | Loaded and Rotated
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