Everton youngster issues positive message after returning from eight weeks out injured
Everton held their second test event at the new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium recently, and the U21s’ game with Bolton Wanderers saw the return of an exciting youngster.
A 25,000-strong crowd turned out to watch Everton’s youngsters beat Bolton.
The game actually ended midway through the second-half, with a scheduled evacuation taking place.
The event was a success, although some Everton fans did express concern about transport links and traffic surrounding the stadium.
But excitement is now really growing, with the current season only two months away from finishing.
BMD will then officially become Everton’s new home, and fans are hoping it plays host to lost of special memories just like Goodison Park.
The second test event was a positive experience for many, and it also signalled the comeback of an exciting youngster.
Jacob Beaumont-Clark makes return from injury for Everton
The skilful winger has not been playing for the last couple of months due to injury.
But he played for the U21s against Bolton, making a cameo appearance off the bench at half-time.
And Beaumont-Clark might have marked his return with a goal, but saw a low curling free-kick well saved.
Yesterday, the gem took to Instagram to send a message to fans are returning to action, writing: “Happy to be back on the pitch with the squad after a couple months on the sidelines.”
Kingsford Boakye posts message after goal for Everton at Bramley-Moore Dock
Everton won the game against Bolton 1-0, and it was Kingsford Boakye who got the game’s only goal.
The youngster officially become the first scorer of a winning goal for Everton, and second scorer after Ray Robert for the U18s against Wigan Athletic in the first test event.
The Ghanaian winger – who is a product of MSK Zilina – signed for Everton in January 2024, and is a player the club have high hopes for.
He got on the end of a great Roman Dixon cross, after a lovely through ball by Beaumont-Clark.
Following what was probably an incredible moment for him scoring at BMD, Boakye said on Instagram this morning: “That feeling.”
Everton return from the international break next week with an away trip to face Liverpool at Anfield.
It may only have been a matter of weeks since the first Merseyside Derby of the season, but the two sides are ready to go at it again.
David Moyes will have been watching the international break like a hawk hoping for no further injury issues to be added to his list.
Unfortunately, there has been one, with Vitaliy Mykolenko suffering an injury for Ukraine in the first of their games.
Everton already have a number of injury issues which the 61-year-old manager will have to navigate ahead of next Wednesday’s clash.
Adding to Everton’s concerns, their rivals have now been handed a double injury boost following their own international worries.
Liverpool’s Alisson Becker shares Merseyside Derby injury update
The Toffees have had their own boost, though, with Dwight McNeil returning to Everton training last week after months on the sidelines.
But Arne Slot has also been given a major boost following Alisson Becker’s scare whilst away with Brazil last week.
Taking to social media, Alisson posted an update about his concussion worry stating that he is fine and just following protocols.
“Hey guys, just to let you know I’m fine! Just have to follow the protocols! Thanks for the messages,” he said.
Although Liverpool have strong backup to Alisson in Caoimhin Kelleher, this will mark a major boost for the Reds going into the game.
But the Toffees have their own strength between the sticks, with Jordan Pickford enjoying his international break with England.
Both keepers were beaten earlier in the year at Goodison Park and Everton will be hoping to get what they deserve this time around.
Ryan Gravenberch also expected to play against Everton
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch withdrew from the Netherlands’ camp due to an injury scare.
However, Slot has been handed further good news on his compatriot with the midfielder looking set to be available for the game against Everton.
BBC Sport have insisted the issue worrying the Dutch midfielder is nothing serious, which has allowed him some extra rest ahead of the derby.
After Virgil van Dijk’s dig at Everton following the draw last month, Moyes’ men will be all out for three points next week.
Everton are making the historic move to Bramley-Moore Dock this summer as they bid farewell to Goodison Park.
It is going to be an emotional goodbye for Everton fan as the club open up a new chapter under the Friedkins.
Jamie Carragher thinks Everton’s stadium move is needed, with the club set to benefit massively from the state-of-the-art ground.
Moving to Bramley-Moore Dock is expected to allow the Toffees to close the gap on the sides nearer the top end of the table.
Everton are to significantly increase matchday revenue at their new stadium, which will boost PSR considerably be for the better.
