It feels like Everton are never far from the headlines, with off-the-field issues dominating conversations at Goodison Park.
The Premier League are yet to confirm whether 777 Partners will be approved as the club’s new owners, although there has been talk of a decision being reached next week.
Elsewhere, the club will find out in March whether it will be docked further points due to another breach of PSR rules.
For Sean Dyche and the players, heading off on a mid-season training camp was needed. It allowed the squad to retreat from the pressures of Premier League football.
However, the headlines have followed the Toffees overseas.
What has happened with Sean Dyche and Nathan Patterson?
According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees’ Portuguese training camp has been marred by an altercation between Dyche and several of his players.
The report claims the 52-year-old slapped Nathan Patterson harmlessly, leaving some of the squad unimpressed. It’s understood James Tarkowski had to step in to ease tensions.
