EFC Brief

Ronald Koeman returns to the World Cup spotlight, and for Evertonians the former Goodison boss remains the headline act here — a reminder of his brief, turbulent spell on Merseyside before he rebuilt his reputation on the international stage. With confirmed lineups in, his Dutch side leans on two EFC-linked figures at the back in Nathan Aké and the relentless Denzel Dumfries, the kind of overlapping menace from right wing-back that Everton supporters would happily welcome down the flank. Morocco, though, boast the richer Toffee subplot. Achraf Hakimi anchors a side packed with EFC-linked names, joined by the creative Azzedine Ounahi, the elegant Brahim Díaz, and the towering Issa Diop. It's a genuine clash of Everton-radar talent, with Hakimi and Dumfries set for a duel of marauding full-backs. Koeman against four EFC-linked Moroccans makes this essential viewing — a quietly loaded fixture for anyone watching through a blue lens.