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Everton’s quiet international break may be exactly what Moyes needed

Everton went into the international break unbeaten, fifth in the Premier League and with David Moyes, as ever, refusing to get carried away. Three weeks without a league game might ordinarily feel like an unwelcome interruption when things are going…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Everton’s quiet international break may be exactly what Moyes needed
Key Things to Know
  • Gary Gowers argues the international break provides crucial recovery and preparation time for David Moyes' small Everton squad.
  • Everton entered the three-week international break sitting fifth and unbeaten in the Premier League.
  • Christian Norgaard returned to first-team training as he works toward making his Everton debut.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Gary Gowers of Read Everton argues that the three-week international break offers manager David Moyes valuable time to manage a small senior squad. Everton entered the break sitting fifth in the Premier League and unbeaten, though the manager faces the challenge of managing limited squad depth over the season.

The break allows Christian Norgaard to return to first-team training ahead of his potential club debut, while midfielder Merlin Rohl is recovering from a minor injury. Players remaining at Finch Farm are also scheduled to play a behind-closed-doors friendly against Blackburn Rovers before facing Hull City.

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