Why Everton will reap what they sow as David Moyes to be forced into rethink

Everton's pre-season so far has been far from smooth.

The Blues started off strong with a 4-0 win against Dundee FC, but later followed that up with a 0-0 against Bolton on Saturday.

For supporters, they would have been hoping for it to be an easy ride as David Moyes will need the best preparation possible to push for the European places.

Everton, however, have not done themselves any favours in that regard.

As Goodison News have reported, James Garner has undergone surgery ahead of the start of the season.

This has left the L3 outfit in a difficult situation and one they can only point fingers towards themselves on.

The significant David Moyes decision that is set to emerge

As the beginning of the Premier League season looms, Moyes will have a big decision to make when it comes to his midfield.

So far, we have seen plenty of partnerships line up in the centre of the pitch, but none that truly breathes optimism.

Merlin Rohl, Tim Iroegbunam, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harrison Armstrong have all been utilised in the deeper midfield role at times already.

And while there have been some solid showings, there hasn't been much confidence from the defensive side of things.

With Garner's surgery set to leave his chances of starting the season on a knife's edge, and with Idrissa Gana Gueye officially leaving Everton, Moyes has plenty to think about.

Hayden Hackney will certainly be part of that rethink, but even the new arrival has yet to start or even feature in a pre-season game.

There are four more games left before that inaugural kick-off against Crystal Palace on 22 August.

And Everton's slow transfer business is set to leave Moyes with a big decision to make over his midfield.

Garner surgery has further consequences for Everton

On top of the issues in midfield, it could also hand Moyes a headache in defence.

Although Jake O'Brien is an option at right-back, Garner is perhaps the best for that role currently at the club.

Hope will be that on top of some midfield additions, a right-sided full-back could be brought into Everton.

But, as we have seen so far, that looks to be quite a long way off amid the Toffees' slow approach to the market.

So, if Everton enter the first game of the season with an unprepared group of players, they only need to look in the mirror to see who is at fault.