Sean Dyche's Everton are set to play Serie A side Roma in a pre-season friendly at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Everton:
Everton, who finished 15th in the Premier League last season, had a challenging campaign, partly due to an eight-point deduction for breaching financial rules. Despite this setback, they would have finished in 12th place without the deduction. Sean Dyche's side, which had the second-worst offensive record in the Premier League but the fourth-best defensive record, will look to refine their form before starting their 2024-25 Premier League campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 17. Everton's pre-season form includes two wins, one draw, and two losses, with a notable 6-0 victory against Motherwell in their most recent match.
Roma :
Roma, who finished sixth in Serie A last season, experienced significant upheaval with the mid-season sacking of José Mourinho. His departure came after back-to-back losses against Lazio and AC Milan. Daniele De Rossi, a former club player and legend, was initially appointed temporarily but secured the position permanently after a solid finish to the season. Roma's pre-season has seen them win two of five friendlies, including a 4-0 victory over Barnsley. Their final preparations before the new season will be critical as they aim to build on their fourth-best offensive record and improve on their defensive consistency.
Prediction: Everton
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