Everton Misses Three Key Players for Premier League Debut at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton prepares to face Brighton in a landmark Premier League fixture at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, with manager David Moyes providing a cautious injury update ahead of the match. Key defenders Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko, and Nathan Patterson remain unfit, although summer signing Adam Aznou has started training and might be available. Moyes has had to deploy makeshift defensive solutions recently due to the injuries, underscoring the urgent need for squad depth, particularly in defense and attack, as Everton seeks to improve on their opening day defeat to Leeds. The new stadium represents a fresh chapter for the club, but Moyes faces immediate challenges to strengthen his squad and secure positive results. Meanwhile, Everton’s defensive resilience has been commendable despite absences, but the manager hopes to add quality signings before the transfer window closes. The match against Brighton is seen as a critical opportunity to earn the club’s first points of the season and build momentum.