Everton’s upcoming clash with Manchester United is just one of many highly-anticipated fixtures this weekend, in which both ends of the table are certain to be greatly affected.
And whilst Sean Dyche will be happy to see their clash fade into obscurity, he will also know that by winning at Old Trafford he could well steal the headlines from Liverpool and Manchester City, who face off on the Sunday.
Merseyside once again meets Manchester on the same weekend, yet both United and the Toffees will be without key men, thus dampening the spectacle.
However, all was not lost during Dyche’s press conference.
What Sean Dyche said about Arnaut Danjuma
Speaking at his press conference earlier today, the former Burnley boss first offered a positive prognosis on Idrissa Gana Gueye whilst remaining reserved about Arnaut Danjuma.
However, when pushed specifically on the Dutchman later on, he revealed: ‘There’s a chance definitely, he’s doing very well and working very hard.
‘He’s pleased with how it’s going as well which is always a good sign, when the player feels right. So we are hopeful, but we will see.’
It was also revealed that the speed of his recovery was impressive given the injury sustained was ligament damage, meaning he seems ahead of schedule given he was injured only last month.
Everton need to give Arnaut Danjuma a chance
Having suggested Lewis Dobbin is worth a start this weekend, were it not for Danjuma’s injury, we likely would have preferred the Dutchman ahead of the 21-year-old.
That is purely due to his experience and proven quality at the top level, despite both offering a similar level of directness and pace.
The £52k-a-week flyer, who joined from Villarreal in the summer on loan, has endured a torrid temporary spell on Merseyside in which he nearly departed in January.
His lack of playtime, starting just five Premier League games, has understandably left him frustrated.
Especially with the likes of Dwight McNeil and Jack Harrison hardly setting the world alight when preferred in front of him.
Back during his debut campaign in Spain, the 27-year-old posted 16 goals and four assists across all competitions as he helped his side reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Now, he cannot displace two recently relegated wingers.
When he is back and fully fit, Dyche surely has to give him his chance to impress
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