Can Everton save this season?

Having finished last season in 5th place, Everton were expected to build on that result this term and maybe even enter the top 4 race but the Toffees kept underachieving and they even struggled to escape the danger zone. Selection problems were nothing new for David Moyes but numerous injuries to star players certainly took the wind out of their sails and prevented them from reaching full potential. Nevertheless, the situation seems to be improving and there is still enough time for Everton to save this season.

The Toffees have hit the ground running lately and quickly climbed to the top part of the Premiership standings thanks to some impressive performances but the most important thing is that the injured players are slowly returning into action. The heart and soul of this team, Mikel Arteta have returned into action after the lengthy spell on the sidelines and even though he will need a couple of weeks to reach top form, it is definitely pleasing to see him on the pitch again. Jack Rodwell, Victor Anichebe and James Vaughan are slowly gaining match fitness after successful recovery from injuries and they will give Moyes more options in the crucial stage of the season.

The gaffer also managed to boost competition for places by signing Landon Donovan and Philippe Senderos on loan, while a couple of more new players could follow. With Joseph Yobo and Yakubu Ayegbeni returning from Africa Cup of Nations very soon, Moyes will finally have big enough squad to choose from and that should help us continue climbing the Premiership ladder.

I have been particularly pleased by the impact of young Seamus Coleman, who is showing great maturity for such a fragile age and I am sure Rodwell and Gosling would have also proved their enormous potential if they hadn’t been sidelined with injuries. It is good to know that there is always fresh bunch of youngsters coming through the ranks and that should remain one of main Everton goals.

All things considered, future looks very bright for Everton and even if they fail to do something bigger this term, next season will be theirs. Obviously, everybody at the club are hoping the infirmary will not be a busy place in the future since if anybody deserves a full squad to choose from, it is David Moyes.