Bottom of the WSL table and without a win so far this season, the picture looks bleak for Everton. But what is really going on at the club?
Bottom of the table and without a win in the Women's Super League this season - the picture looks bleak for Everton.The protracted process has affected all areas, including the women's team - where it has hit Everton's ability to compete in the transfer window and keep up with investment by WSL rivals.
Captain Megan Finnigan told Sky Sports last week: "The club situation right now obviously isn't ideal and that is impacting the women's side in some ways. "I feel for those who are currently trying to keep the club going during a time where we have an absent owner who, in my opinion, appears to have washed his hands of the football club and walked away."The Friedkin Group's takeover is on course to go through by the end of the year and Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is almost finished.
"That doesn't change where we are right here, right now. We can't spend money we don't have. We have to get the most out of it."The extent of the women's team's financial situation was most apparent during the summer. Stringent rules on non-EU players coming to the WSL can also be a barrier for clubs like Everton. Foreign players have to meet certain requirements to be eligible to play in England and that limits the talent pool - something West Ham have also endured.
Everton Women's chief executive officer Alan McTavish, director of football Kevin Thelwell and Sorensen are already working on recruitment for January - but fans are growing impatient and want the lack of squad depth addressing. Seven first-team players are currently out through injury, with others filling in out of position and academy youngsters fast-tracked.
The club regularly review injuries. There is a weekly document put together by the medical team, overseen by senior figures, which highlights potential overloading.
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