Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up on his mental health struggles during an injury-plagued and relegation-threatened season… as Everton striker insists ‘talking saved my life’ and urges young people not to suppress emotions
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has opened up on his mental struggles this seasonThe England international suffered with injuries in the 2021-22 campaign Striker returned to help Everton avoid relegation from the Premier League
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has revealed he ‘endured some of the most difficult times’ of his career and life this season and said ‘talking saved my life’.
The England international struggled with injuries in the 2021-22 campaign and his club narrowly avoided Premier League relegation.
He shared the news on social media, urging young people not to suppress emotions.
Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin has opened up on his struggles this season
The 25-year-old shared the news of his difficult experiences with a post on Instagram
‘On a personal note I have had to dig deep within myself at times this season and have endured some of the most difficult times of my career and my life to date,’ the 25-year-old posted on Instagram.
‘The love and support helped carry me through.
‘One thing I learned this season is that everyone in whatever walk of life is fighting battles you know nothing about, and there is no shame in finding someone to talk to and being open and honest with yourself about how you really feel.
‘To all the young kings suppressing emotion I advise you to talk, to a friend, family member or someone that will listen, talking saved my life.
The striker returned from injury to help Everton avoid relegation from the Premier League
He scored a vital winner – his fifth goal of the campaign – in last week’s win over Crystal…