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Everton’s midfield balance is just not right

You need your senior spine players to be disciplined and organised and composed. But right now, the balance for Everton in the middle of the park just isn’t right.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:01 PM
Everton’s midfield balance is just not right
Key Things to Know
  • Patric Ridge argues Everton's midfield balance is flawed and lacks game control under David Moyes.
  • The writer believes James Garner, Harrison Armstrong, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are frequently caught out of position.
  • Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in Everton's recent 2-2 result against Hull City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Patric Ridge argues that Everton's midfield lacks balance and control under manager David Moyes, which contributed to dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Hull City. Ridge contends that the regular trio of James Garner, Harrison Armstrong, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall provides ample energy but lacks the tactical discipline to manage games after taking the lead.

According to Ridge, Garner struggles as a makeshift holding midfielder, while wide options like Jack Grealish and Brennan Johnson are affected by tactical setup issues. The writer suggests that Christian Norgaard's return to fitness or earlier substitutions with Hayden Hackney could provide the central composure Everton currently lacks.

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