Everton went through a seismic transfer window last summer, with several first-team players leaving the club. Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley, Everton writers, reflect on the impact of these departures. They believe that Dominic Calvert-Lewin would have scored goals for Everton this season, possibly more than Beto and Thierno Barry. However, they also think that Calvert-Lewin needed a fresh start and a change of scenery to help him regain his form. Abdoulaye Doucoure's departure was also felt, as his physical presence and resilience were missed in the middle of the park. His technical attributes may not have been the best, but he was so fit that he could play almost a dual 8/10 role that was really important for Everton. The Blues would do well to look for players who can be physically imposing on the pitch this summer. Youssef Chermiti's departure was also felt, as he showed promise with Rangers this season. It would have been intriguing to see whether he could have kicked on with the right support. Everton needed to make changes last summer, and the club's writers believe that these changes had a significant impact on the team's performance.