Everton have enjoyed a sensational last month or so since the return of David Moyes on Merseyside.
The Toffees are finally looking forward and not behind them in the Premier League with a comfortable cushion on the bottom three.
Everton wanted two signings over the January window, but Moyes was forced to settle for just one with Carlos Alcaraz coming through the doors.
However, the injuries have remained a real issue with Iliman Ndiaye now sidelined for weeks through a medial ligament injury.
The 61-year-old manager has to manage his options and there are a number of players who are benefitting from a run in the side.
And there is one Everton player who has really caught the eye of Moyes over the last week or so.
David Moyes wowed by new Everton signing Carlos Alcaraz
Late on deadline day, Moyes was able to secure his first signing of the winter window with Alcaraz added on loan.
Alcaraz pounded the Everton badge in celebration on Saturday after scoring the winning goal against Crystal Palace.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Moyes has been left really impressed by his January addition who has landed from Flamengo on a short term loan.
It has been claimed those at Everton feel the Argentine could not have made a better start since joining.
There is the belief that Moyes has added a real ‘diamond’ to his side and Alcaraz has the potential to become a real star for the Toffees.
Alan Shearer praised Alcaraz’s display on his first Everton start after providing a goal and an assist against the Eagles.
With Abdoulaye Doucoure suspended for the game against Palace, it may have proven to be a real sliding doors moment in Everton’s season.
Carlos Alcaraz has already surpassed Abdoulaye Doucoure
Everton fans are already signing Alcaraz’s name from the stands after his dazzling display on the weekend.
Having made his first start on the weekend in the absence of Doucoure, the 22-year-old certainly took his opportunity.
Phil Jagielka thinks Doucoure will be worried about his place after what he saw the Argentine produce on the weekend.
In his first start in the Premier League, Alcaraz was able to surpass Doucoure’s goal contributions in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
| Premier League | Abdoulaye Doucoure | Carlos Alcaraz |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 22 (21) | 3 (1) |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
With Everton next in action on the weekend against Manchester United, Moyes has some big decisions to make with his starting XI.
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