When it rains… Everton‘s wretched begin to the season drags on, with a forlorn Sean Dyche watching from the sideline as Ashley Younger’s sudden dying spot kick was saved within the penalty shootout in opposition to Southampton within the Carabao Cup.
Everton had taken the lead within the first half after Abdoulaye Doucoure nodded house after 20 minutes, although Taylor Harwood-Bellis restored parity for the guests shortly after the 30-minute mark, notching a thumping header of his personal.
The hosts had alternatives to win however will rue some poor ending and an lack of ability to realize management all through the affair – Southampton dominated and claimed 74% whole possession.
Nonetheless, the possibilities have been there. Jesper Lindstrom had the decide(s) of the bunch and can dangle his head after a match that would have marked an emphatic introduction to Merseyside.
Jesper Lindstrom let Sean Dyche down
Lindstrom signed for the Toffees this summer time, shifting from Napoli on an preliminary mortgage deal that would prolong to a everlasting keep down the road.
He was essentially the most distinguished ahead in opposition to Southampton, with his 40 touches greater than every other Everton participant past the defence.
He did, nonetheless, miss type nice possibilities to attain, lacking two massive alternatives. The 24-year-old Dane clearly brings some new dynamism to the desk, however he might want to take some loping strides if he’s to earn an everyday beginning berth within the crew.
He wasn’t the one one to battle, nonetheless. Certainly, not less than he fired away on the Saints purpose. Iliman Ndiaye put in an honest displaying within the Carabao Cup however failed to truly supply a lot attacking substance.
Iliman Ndiaye’s efficiency in numbers
Ndiaye, one other summer time addition, netted within the earlier spherical in opposition to Doncaster Rovers however failed so as to add to that first strike final night time.
Iliman Ndiaye: Stats vs Southampton | |
|---|---|
Match Stats | # |
Minutes performed | 90′ |
Photographs (heading in the right direction) | 0 (0) |
Key passes | 0 |
Crosses | 0 |
Dribbles (accomplished) | 3 (2) |
Tackles | 1 |
Interceptions | 1 |
Complete duels (gained) | 9 (4) |
Dribbled previous | 2x |
Stats by way of Sofascore | |
Writing in his post-match scores, Liverpool World’s Will Rooney gave him a poor 5/10 rating and mentioned of the Senegalese: ‘Had a few moments when he bought followers off their seats with the ball at his ft within the first half. Moved right into a centre-forward function halfway by the second interval however couldn’t actually influence the sport. Bagged the third penalty within the shootout.’
Make no mistake, Ndiaye is invariably harmful on account of his fleet-footed and electrical motions, however he wanted to supply extra having didn’t register a single key go or have a shot at purpose in regular time. It wasn’t… toothless, per se, however it was a efficiency that left lots to be desired in opposition to a Southampton facet that would have been there for the taking.
He has all of the instruments to hit that vein of efficiency that will actually propel him to higher standing within the Everton squad, however the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin cannot do all of it, and if he fails to take a shot and even make an impactful go, he will not elevate to the following stage.
