Everton fans tuning into Ange Postecoglou’s appearance on The Overlap this Thursday would likely have been alerted by a specific part of the discussion.

Postecoglou spoke about Tottenham’s lack of direction during his time in charge, pointing out how he had pushed for experienced players like Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi, but ended up with youngsters Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall instead.

“We end up signing Dom Solanke – I was really keen on him and I really like him – and three teenagers. I was looking at Pedro Neto, Mbeumo, Semenyo and Marc Guehi because I said we need them if we’re going to go from fifth to third,” he began by saying.

“Those three teenagers are outstanding and brilliant young players, and I think they’ll be great players for Tottenham, but they’re not going to get you from fifth to fourth and third.”

Everton sit eight points ahead of Spurs in the Premier League table right now. Even so, David Moyes is facing some of the same problems over at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton’s roster is packed with raw, unfinished talent

The strategy of investing in players with future potential and resale value has its merits, but Everton may have leaned too heavily into this approach.

During Moyes’ first summer back in charge, the Friedkin Group focused on bringing in young prospects like Merlin Rohl, Adam Aznou, Tyler Dibling and Thierno Barry. While all four are talented, none came in as finished products ready for the demands of the Premier League.

Rohl and Barry are 23 years old, while Aznou and Dibling are still just 19.

Of the group, only Barry has seen regular action with 18 starts so far this season. Even so, he has struggled to make a consistent impact and missed several chances during Everton’s recent game against Bournemouth.

Dibling has made four starts in the league, while Rohl has appeared twice. On the other hand, Aznou is still waiting for his debut appearance.

Everton short on experience in prime years

This recruitment policy has left Moyes with a squad that is heavy on youngsters and veterans, like 33-year-old Michael Keane and 36-year-old Idrissa Gueye, but lacking in players who fit the profile he really needs.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been an exception. At 27, he arrived with solid Premier League experience and has settled well into the side. But there aren’t enough players like him around to balance out the mix.

If the Friedkin Group do not bring in more proven talent over the summer, Moyes could easily end up having the same frustrations Ange Postecoglou voiced about Spurs on The Overlap.

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