Everton manager David Moyes will speak to the media this afternoon
Everton manager David Moyes will speak to the media this afternoon
Welcome to our live coverage of David Moyes' press conference to preview Everton's trip to his former club Sunderland on Monday night. The Blues boss will be with us from 1.30pm.
Unless there have been any further unwanted developments, should have every player available for the visit to the Premier League's surprise package bar and .
So the questioning could well focus on whether is planning to freshen up his starting line-up after the 3-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday made it just one win in seven games for his side.
That run of form has left the Blues down in 14th. Sunderland, in contrast, are riding high in fourth after an impressive start to life back in the top flight.
Joe Thomas is at Finch Farm to bring you all the updates from the press conference.
What's on the agenda?
Interesting one today. It will be interesting to gauge the mood after that Spurs defeat. Moyes was very composed after the match and reflected on the game relatively positively. I expect that position to be maintained today but I wonder whether he will move on to some of the tactical elements of the game - the changes he didn't make were quite interesting.
I'm of the view that Everton played pretty well and fine margins proved costly. But I do think he needs to explore some of the other options within his squad. Carlos Alcaraz, anyone? Drop Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall deeper? Bring in Merlin Rohl? There are options...
Welcome to Finch Farm
Hello everyone, Joe Thomas checking in at Finch Farm, where first team training was ongoing as I crossed the car park. Busy out front - as expected with it being half-term. Quite busy in the car park too, though I've managed to sneak in with the academy players.
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of David Moyes' press conference. The Blues boss will be with us at 1.30pm.