Pre-Season Friendly v Stuttgart was lively but Everton just could not score
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Everton struggled to score in a pre-season friendly match against VfB Stuttgart in Germany. The match saw various squad rotations and injury concerns for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Why it matters
Pre-season matches are essential for team development and assessing player fitness before the competitive league season begins.
Everton conclude a two-game tour of Germany this afternoon against Vfb Stuttgart at the MHPArena.
Hayden Hackney starts but no chance of seeing new signing Christian Norgaard in action as he has failed to join the squad in Germany, where O'Brien and Branthwaite appear to be paired up together as centre-backs, with Rohl filling in again at right-back.
James Garner is still recovering from his 'minor' groin surgery.
Jarrad Branthwaite led the team out, and the home side got things going, keeping the ball away from Everton for the most part. After Branthwaite halted a very dangerous move, Beto saw a chance to battle his way forward and did well until the final touch which gave the ball to a defender.
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