The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe and Paddy Boyland take an in-depth look at the state of the current squad and discuss the moves the club need to make in the transfer market this summer.

They also reflect on Carlo Ancelotti's criticism of the players after the Aston Villa defeat. And is Abdoulaye Doucouré now Everton's most important midfielder?

To read Paddy's piece on the state of the Everton squad, subscribe to The Athletic with a 40% discount by going to www.theathletic.com/evertonpod

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