Everton manager David Moyes has challenged his side to turn back Hill Dickson Stadium into a fortress as they prepare to face Leeds United tonight, in comments shared via the club’s official X handle.
Softfootball understands that Everton’s home struggles are reflected in the numbers, with the Merseyside club managing just three wins in their last 10 home matches, a run that Moyes knows must improve if Everton are to find stability and climb the table.
In a statement shared via the team’s official X handle ahead of the fixture, Moyes pointed to a worrying trend that has followed Everton in recent weeks, with results at Hill Dickson Stadium failing to match their performances on the road. He said:
It’s a fact that recently we have been able to celebrate more often with our away supporters than we have with our home supporters. That is something we’re desperate to change.
The task against Leeds is made even more challenging by the absence of Jack Grealish, who will miss the next three months after sustaining a fractured foot. The influential forward has been a key attacking outlet for Everton, and his injury leaves Moyes needing others to step up in a crucial home fixture.
Despite the setbacks, Everton will be hoping the backing of the Hill dickson crowd can inspire a much-needed response as they look to finally give their home supporters something to celebrate.
