In the past few weeks, Everton have been linked with a plethora of players to become the club’s first marquee signing of the new era, and Ronald Koeman’s go to midfield enforcer.
Axel Witsel, William Carvalho and Kevin Strootman are just some of the names that have been suggested to take up the defensive midfield mantle in Koeman’s inaugural Everton campaign.
Usually favouring a 4-2-3-1 formation, though occasionally reverting to a more dynamic 3-5-2, the Dutchman is certain to require a number of defensive midfield options throughout the season. Seeing as Everton possess quite a number of players who can fill that role in their squad, I will look at who Evertonians can expect to see lining up this season.
