Everton mailbag Rodriguez s future transfer plans – and a look to the future - The Athletic

Everton mailbag Rodriguez s future transfer plans – and a look to the future

May 31, 2021 Where did it go wrong, what next and who will be making the big decisions on recruitment? Just some of the questions you’ve asked in our end-of-season mailbag. There’s plenty to ponder over after that dismal end to the campaign, but there are also some things to look back on fondly as we also discuss what needs to change to avoid another season of disappointment. This summer, does the club “back the manager” and unreservedly allow Carlo Ancelloti to bring in the players he wants even if they are older with little sell-on value like Allan and James Rodriguez? Or does the club protect itself and only sign younger players that will at least retain value (like Ben Godfrey) and say any new manager would have more preference to work with when the time eventually comes? — Jeff C Will our transfer strategy depend on the outgoing transfers? And will it be a mix of young and experienced players like last summer? — Nelson B Is there an intention in the club to start recruiting and playing to a set style? — Daniel J Do you think Everton will be recruiting to play a specific formation next year? — Mark P Any chance of Moise Kean staying next season? — Alex I How would a change of manager at Paris Saint-Germain change the Moise Kean situation (if at all)? — Julian E Advertisement What’s the feeling about the standard of coaching at the club? There were rumours at Bayern that players didn’t feel as though the training was intense enough under Carlo. is obviously the coach because his dad wants him to be but are there any mutterings about the quality of coaching? — Simon M Do you know if there are recruitment plans in place for the under-23s and under-18s this summer? — Alan S Who do you think will be the first youngster from the Everton academy to be brought up and receive consistent minutes in the 2021-22 season (if any at all)? — Jed J Will we see Rodriguez in an Everton shirt again? — Quin W Advertisement The season ultimately ended with disappointment, but, looking back, do you have any favourite “underrated” happy moments of the season? What are the goals, performances, saves, little moments, seafoam kits, etc you’ll think fondly of Anfield win aside? Elizabeth L Advertisement When do you think the feel-good factor disappeared from the season? Can you pinpoint one game or moment it seemed to fall apart? Ned H Also, what do you think will happen with ? — Ned (Photo: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)

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