BBC Sport’s Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on the weekend’s football action.
Anon asked: Hi Phil, Toffees fan here. I’m optimistic that Branthwaite’s return will mean better defensive solidity for Everton but I am worried that, though we are finally scoring goals, our back line still won’t be watertight on his return.
Do you think this is going to end up being a problem for Everton this season or is it a matter of time before we see Dyche pull together the resilient, defensive style he’s known for?
Phil answered: I think Branthwaite’s return can only be good for Everton and Sean Dyche will hope the addition of Mangala in midfield can provide an even stronger defensive shield. Branthwaite has been badly missed.
He will certainly hope so because Dyche’s big quality, as it was last season, is making his teams difficult to score against, which has not been the case this term as Everton have conceded 14 league goals in five games.
Everton and Dyche need it to happen quickly because it’s been a dreadful start to the season – even with the one point they finally have on the board after the draw at Leicester City.
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