Dominic Calvert Lewis
This summer saw a significant exodus from Everton, with twelve senior players departing the club. As the new season unfolds, these former Toffees are experiencing varied fortunes across different leagues. While some have found success, others are facing challenges in their new environments.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin said: “There were chances from myself and others that on another day we should put in the back of the net, and ultimately this is the Premier League so you get punished. When I get chances, I expect myself to put them away so no one expects more from myself than myself.”
Jermaine Beckford said: “I genuinely hate putting dates and games as timelines [on scoring], because these players offer so much more than just the goals. Dominic holds the ball up, he’s pinning the defender, he’s got another one closing him down. He sets the ball off to Ethan Ampadu or somebody else in the middle to spread the ball out to the other side. Now, if he does that in two, three, four, five, six games in a row and doesn’t score, are we going to judge him on that or not scoring?”
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has made a promising start at Leeds United, establishing himself in the starting XI under manager Daniel Farke. Despite some missed opportunities, his overall contributions have been noted by former Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford. Meanwhile, Jack Harrison, who spent two years on loan at Everton, has been reintegrated into the Leeds setup, despite mixed reactions from fans.
Leif Davis said: “He’s a real good character and a top person to have around. He knows when to switch it on, especially in training when everyone needs to dial in. He’s the one that’s getting everyone going with the experience he’s had and such a good career. He’s always helping the boys out no matter what position, where you’ve got to be with positioning and all that kind of stuff.”
Ipswich Town’s Leif Davis has praised the impact of an unnamed former Everton player on the team, highlighting his leadership and experience. In contrast, Neal Maupay is enduring a difficult period at Marseille, where he has yet to make a significant impact this season.
Joao Virginia has enjoyed a positive start at Sporting, featuring in their Champions League campaign, while Asmir Begovic has yet to play for Leicester City but continues his punditry career. Orel Mangala is recovering from a knee injury at Lyon, and Jesper Lindstrom’s injury woes persist at Wolfsburg.
Armando Broja has been active at Burnley, participating in Carabao Cup ties and making Premier League appearances. Abdoulaye Doucoure has settled into life in Saudi Arabia with SC Neom, contributing to their strong league position. Youssef Chermiti, now at Rangers, is yet to score, and Mason Holgate is making appearances for Al Gharafa in the UAE.
The varied experiences of these former Everton players underscore the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning to new clubs and leagues. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these players adapt and whether they can achieve the success they aspire to in their new environments.
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