In his pre-Chelsea presser, Regis Le Bris was asked about Jermain Defoe's recent visit to the Academy of Light, the opening of the new bridge and Noah Sadiki's nomination for Young African Player of the Year. RECENT DEFOE CHAT “We had a really short chat but it was really interesting to connect with players who were really important for the club. I think the legacy is really important in England, and I appreciate discussing it with those players.”   KEEL CROSSING BRIDGE “I think it’s a really...

Football scientist, Regis Le Bris, has previewed his team's tough fixture against Chelsea on Saturday... FRESH INJURIES “The only one is Omar (Alderete). He is under concussion protocol with daily assessments, so we will keep monitoring his progress until the end of this week and into next week, to see if he will be available for Everton. For now, it is too early to tell.”   CONSISTENCY IS KEY “It is important to build consistency, especially in this league. If you are solid and don’t concede...

Nordi Mukiele made the headlines with a goal (and another excellent defensive display) against Wolves, and Regis Le Bris has been speaking about how he fits perfectly into the dressing room. MUKIELE SETTLED “He has his own personality! I think it fits well with the energy of the squad, and he can connect really easily with our crowd and fans and he brings energy. I think its really positive. We have a good balance, you probably need to associate this kind of player (Mukiele) with a more...