Poster boy Dom is a model pro
KEANE: HE HAS A TAILOR-MADE FLAIR FOR GOALS!
MICHAEL KEANE has revealed that Dominic Calvert-lewin is always dressed to kill – but insists the Everton striker never looks better than when he’s wearing a royal blue No.9 shirt.
Keane is a strictly tracksuitand-trainers man, but he was not surprised to see his flamboyant Toffees team-mate on a recent front cover of fashion magazine The Homme+ wearing a polkadot shirt, blazer and loafers – as well as an eyebrow-raising pair of flared shorts.
But England international Calvert-lewin will be back in his work clothes when Everton face Brighton today, after recovering from the toe and quadriceps injuries that have sidelined him for four months.
And Keane can’t wait to see the striker really turning on the style. He said: “Dominic can definitely make a difference.
“Of course, I think everyone has to be patient. He has been out for four months, it is unlikely he will hit the ground running and score every game.
“It will take a while to get his match fitness.
Poacher
“But Dominic is a focal point for us – and a poacher as well. “We have really missed him. “It will be good if he can score against Brighton and get on a good run straight away but it could also take time.
“There is no pressure on Dom. He’ll be back scoring goals soon. He is raring to go.
“He has been training for over a week now so he is alright.
“He is back to normal.”
Everton stars Calvert-lewin, 24, and midfielder Tom Davies, 23, have become fashion icons known for their love of trendy gear.
“We’re used to it now,” added Keane, 28. “At first, people would have a laugh but the stuff they come in every day wearing, means you can’t take the mickey anymore because it just gets boring.
“We are used to seeing Dom in different clothes.
“Fair play to him, whatever makes him happy. It takes a lot of effort. I’ll give him that.
“I just couldn’t be bothered with it myself. Most of us come in wearing tracksuits – but when the young lads get a new contract and start to wear nice clothes, that’s when you start to take the mickey.
“But to be honest, everyone here likes it.
“It’s a really good group of lads and it’s great that Tom and Dom do their own thing.” What Rafa Benitez could do with is for his team to stylishly express themselves at Goodison in front of their own fans.
Everton haven’t played since their battling draw at Chelsea on December 16, after Covid wiped out their Christmas schedule.
Although their last home game was a thrilling 2-1 win over Arsenal, there is a general acceptance at the club that the team has struggled a bit in front of the Goodison faithful since this time last year when they lost to West Ham.
Keane said: “Momentum is massive, but especially at home.
Tough
“When we have our fans behind us and we’re getting results, Goodison Park becomes a really tough place for other teams to come to.
“It’s up to us to make sure that teams don’t like coming here.
“So in that respect, this is a massive game. We haven’t played for a couple of weeks now, so we are raring to go.
“It’s not been a straightforward season so far and we have now got to start 2022 right, at home.
“It’s a clean slate – if we can send the fans home happy, we’ll kick on
from it.”